Afghan refugee in Pakistan
Peshawar: Pakistan on Wednesday asked Afghan citizens and all illegal foreigners to leave the country voluntarily. A strict warning has also been said against those who obstruct the process of return home. A statement by the Ministry of Home Affairs said, “Those who return to their country are being treated respectfully.” He said that arrangements have been made for their food and health care needs, especially women, children and the elderly.
What did the Pakistani Home Ministry say?
Let us know that in the beginning of 2025, the Pakistani Home Ministry asked all ‘illegal foreigners’ and Afghan civilian card (ACC) holders to leave Pakistan before 31 March. There was also warning to be deported if not done. The officials then started deporting thousands of Afghan citizens from all parts of the country. ACC 2017 is a document launched to give temporary legal status to Afghan refugees.
Afghan refugee in Pakistan
Millions were removed from Pakistan
According to the statement of the Ministry of Home Affairs, a total of 11,02,441 illegal foreigners have been sent back to a total of 11,02,441 illegal foreigners since the start of the ‘illegal foreign indigenous return program’ from April 1, 2025. The statement also warned people against “hiring illegal foreigners, facilitating them to stay on rent or hotel. The ministry said, “Violation of rules will be strictly dealt with as per law.”
Also know
Pakistan has given shelter to millions of Afghan refugees, who crossed the border in their country during a 40 -year struggle. Since November 2023, Pakistan has sent back about 13 lakh Afghan refugees as part of the exile campaign. About 3 million Afghan refugees were living in Pakistan. Officials had earlier said that 8,13,000 of these have ACC cards, while 13 lakhs have registration proof (POR) cards. (Language)
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