Afghanistan Peace Campaign
According to Arab News on Tuesday, February 4, Pakistani authorities have threatened to expel Afghans whose immigration cases remain unresolved by host countries. The government insists that delays in processing applications leave thousands in a state of uncertainty.
Islamabad has previously called for an accelerated relocation of Afghan refugees to Western countries. However, despite repeated appeals, progress has been slow, leaving many Afghans stranded and at risk of forced deportation.
Meanwhile, Pakistani police have intensified the expulsion of Afghan refugees, escalating their deportation efforts in recent weeks. Reports indicate that authorities are targeting even those with valid residency documents, disregarding their legal status.
Several Afghan asylum seekers waiting for resettlement in Western countries fear imminent deportation. Many claim they hold official residency permits, yet Pakistani police continue to forcibly remove them, further exacerbating their vulnerable situation.
Pakistan’s forced deportation of Afghan refugees highlights the challenges faced by asylum seekers amid shifting global migration policies. The lack of coordinated efforts between Pakistan and Western nations has left thousands stranded in an increasingly hostile environment.
Trump’s stringent immigration policies and reluctance to expand refugee programs further complicate the crisis. With limited options, Afghan refugees in Pakistan find themselves trapped between a country unwilling to host them and Western nations slow to process their resettlement.
Following the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, tens of thousands of Afghan refugees have sought refuge in Pakistan, hoping for resettlement in Western nations. The prolonged uncertainty has left many in desperate conditions.