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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has criticised the federal government's policy on Afghan refugees, stating that they should not be forcibly expelled from Pakistan. "The Centre's policy on Afghan refugees is flawed... The approach taken in the past violated human rights," he said during a press conference in Peshawar on Sunday.
His remarks come weeks after the federal government set a March 31 deadline for "illegal foreigners" and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave Pakistan voluntarily. The move is part of an ongoing repatriation drive launched in 2023, primarily targeting undocumented Afghan nationals.
Islamabad has blamed Afghan migrants for security concerns, citing their alleged involvement in militant activities and crime. However, Gandapur argued that those with no criminal record should be allowed to stay and granted Pakistani citizenship.
"There should be no issues if Afghans with no criminal record are willing to stay in Pakistan... I have always raised my voice for Afghans who are legally compliant," he said.
K-P hosts the largest Afghan refugee population in Pakistan, with Peshawar accommodating the highest number. Many refugees have been living in the province for decades, running businesses or working in various sectors.
According to the United Nations, more than 800,000 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan since Pakistan began its repatriation efforts. Overall, the country is home to 2.8 million Afghan refugees, including 2.1 million documented residents.
Addressing the rise in terrorism, Gandapur questioned the federal government’s handling of security, claiming the situation was better under former prime minister Imran Khan. "When the state focused on crushing one party, it neglected its own responsibilities, leading to a surge in terrorism," he said.
The K-P chief minister highlighted the province’s financial constraints, blaming the Centre for not providing adequate resources. "The police have not been given new weapons in the last 10 years," he said, despite their efforts to counter terrorist threats on the province’s borders.
Gandapur also criticised delays in approving terms of reference (ToRs) for negotiations with Afghanistan on cross-border terrorism. He reiterated his demand for K-P’s rightful share under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, warning of protests if funds were not allocated.
"If they are out of funds, they should sit with us and find a solution," he urged, adding that increased police salaries and development projects hinge on the province receiving its due share.
Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2534622/k-p-cm-criticises-forced-expulsion-of-afghan-refugees
I have always tried to educate folks here on how PTI is an ethno-nationalist anti-Pakistan political party. Those who dont have pea sized brains realized this back in 2018, when Imran Khan in one of his initial addresses said that he will give citizenship to all Afghans in Pakistan. This was latter shot down by the establishment and a shut up call was given to him. However, as you can see this is a consistent trend with PTI, they latter were in cahoots in resettling 40,000 TTP terrorists in Pakistan. Imran Khan went out of his to justify this terrible plan which as we can see sowed the seeds of sending Pakistan back to 2008 level terrorism.
This latest comment from Ali Amin Gandapur, the infamous honey lover, is just another chain in a series of many, to showcase how PTI has zero stakes in the national security of Pakistan but they actually go out of their way to abett terrorists, destablize the country (be it trying to talk to IMF to not give Pakistan money or actively support terrorist groups like TTP/BLA/Afghans). This party needs to be obliterated from Pakistan. They are a huge threat to national security. Its not some propaganda, its clear as daylight now.
I am so done with these Khan types, they have no place in our country.
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