Pakistan has given a deadline for illegal immigrants to depart.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
5:55 PM – Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Pakistan Orders Illegal Immigrants to Leave by November
The deadline comes after it was determined that 14 of the 24 suicide bombings that transpired in the country over the last year were reportedly orchestrated by Afghan nationals.
However, Pakistani authorities have not specified how they intend to enforce the departure of an estimated 1.7 million illegal immigrants, or how they would locate them for deportation.
Islamabad’s announcement signals a decline in its relations with Kabul, which has already been deteriorating amid clashes over border security that occurred last month.
The Taliban government has urged Pakistan to rethink its “unacceptable” decision.
Pakistan has provided refuge to hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees over several decades, with a significant surge occurring after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021.
According to a United Nations report, approximately 1.3 million Afghans have formal refugee status, while an additional 880,000 have been granted legal status to reside in Pakistan.
The 1.7 million people who are in the country illegally are those who have not yet gained refugee status.
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti declared that those asylum seekers will have to leave the country by the end of the month.
“If they do not go… then all the law enforcement agencies in the provinces or federal government will be utilized to deport them,” Bugti said according to state media reports.
No further details have been announced on how such an operation would take place.
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What are the potential consequences of this directive on the already strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Pakistan Orders Illegal Immigrants to Leave by November
In a significant development, the Pakistani government has announced that all illegal immigrants within its borders must leave the country by November. This decision comes after it was revealed that 14 out of the 24 suicide bombings in Pakistan over the past year were orchestrated by Afghan nationals. It is a stern response to the escalating security concerns in the region.
However, the Pakistani authorities have not provided details on how they plan to enforce the departure of an estimated 1.7 million illegal immigrants, nor have they outlined their strategy for locating them for deportation. This lack of clarity raises questions about the feasibility of this directive.
The announcement by Islamabad signifies a deterioration in relations with Kabul, especially given the recent border clashes that have strained bilateral ties. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has condemned the decision, urging Pakistan to reconsider its stance, deeming it “unacceptable.”
Pakistan has been a refuge for hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees for several decades, with a significant influx occurring after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021. According to a United Nations report, approximately 1.3 million Afghans have formal refugee status in Pakistan, while an additional 880,000 have been granted legal status to reside in the country.
The 1.7 million people residing illegally within Pakistan are those who have not yet gained refugee status. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti declared that these asylum seekers must leave the country by the end of the month. He stated that if they do not comply, all law enforcement agencies, whether provincial or federal, will be utilized to facilitate their deportation.
The details of this deportation plan were not provided in the announcement. It remains to be seen how Pakistan will handle the logistical challenges of identifying and deporting such a large number of immigrants.
This latest move by Pakistan highlights the challenges faced by countries dealing with illegal immigration and the complex issues surrounding national security. The evolving dynamics between Pakistan and Afghanistan underscore the delicate balance required in managing cross-border relations amidst ongoing security threats. As the situation unfolds, it will be crucial to monitor the developments and their impact on regional stability.
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