Afghanistan Peace CampaignHe warned that the Pakistani government must categorize Afghan refugees and refrain from deporting Afghan investors and students.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman added: “The issue of deporting Afghan refugees has been raised. The process of forced deportations has already begun, and this has affected Afghanistan–Pakistan relations. Even before the Taliban government, during the presidencies of Ashraf Ghani and Hamid Karzai, this issue was discussed. At that time, a high-level meeting was held in which we were asked to categorize Afghan refugees. There were Afghans who had invested in Pakistan and had money in banks; if they withdrew their money, banks would collapse. So, we had to consider the interests of our own country as well.”
Some deported refugees have complained about mistreatment by Pakistani authorities and are urging the Islamic Emirate to pay attention to their situation.
Zainullah, one of the deported Afghans, said: “One of the main reasons for leaving Pakistan was government harassment. There were many problems. Even going to the city was difficult. Refugees were always blamed for every issue. That’s why we left and came to Afghanistan.”
Another deportee, Safiullah, said: “We ask the Islamic Emirate to provide education opportunities for the newly returned refugees.”
Political analysts believe the refugee issue has become a tool of political pressure in the region, and the Islamic Emirate must find a solution through serious dialogue to prevent further harm.
Political analyst Mohammad Aslam Danishmal stated: “The refugee issue is being used as pressure by Iran and Pakistan. It is clear that migration happens due to deprivations. First, those factors inside the country must be eliminated, and afterward discussions with neighboring countries should take place through diplomatic channels.”
This comes after the Pakistani government announced that holders of PoR (Proof of Registration) cards only have until September 1 to leave the country. The decision has heightened concerns among thousands of Afghan families, leaving them facing an uncertain future.