Pakistan boosts security, acts on Kabul’s advice against illegal aliens: PM Kakar
Pakistan’s interim Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, has highlighted the security issues faced by Pakistan, citing advice from the Taliban administration of Afghanistan to “look inwards.” In response, Pakistan has begun deporting illegal refugees.
Kakar, in an article for The Telegraph, mentioned that since August 2021, 16 Afghan nationals have executed suicide attacks in Pakistan, and 65 terrorists killed in security encounters were identified as Afghans, mostly from the border region.
Emphasizing the gravity of the situation, Kakar stated that the interim Afghan government’s suggestion to address internal issues led to Pakistan’s decision to organize its domestic affairs, particularly regarding refugee management.
“No responsible government can ignore such concerns. Whenever we raised this with the interim Afghan government, they advised us to ‘look inwards’. We have finally decided to heed to their advice to put our house in order,” Kakar said.
Over the last three to four decades, Pakistan has seen an influx of four to five million migrants, a population size comparable to Ireland’s. Kakar pointed out that many of these migrants do not have legal rights to stay in the country.
Despite not being a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol, Pakistan has hosted the largest group of refugees. Kakar stressed Pakistan’s commitment to hospitality and fulfilling its legal, moral, and humanitarian obligations.
Kakar mentioned that despite efforts to register undocumented migrants and opportunities for voluntary repatriation, a significant number have chosen to remain unregistered, preferring to stay hidden.
He acknowledged the benefits brought by hard-working, law-abiding migrants but also noted the substantial socio-economic and security challenges resulting from the mass influx of refugees.
Meanwhile, Kakar stressed that Pakistan, at a historical crossroads, must prioritize national security and can no longer accommodate large numbers of undocumented individuals.
This move is aimed at ensuring a safer, more peaceful, and prosperous future for Pakistan, the region, and the world.
However, the Taliban administration has previously stated that it is not responsible for the security of Pakistan and has denied the involvement of refugees in attacks within the country.
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