Washington'sformer special representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has urged Pakistan to stop the mistreatment and forced deportation of Afghan migrants.In a statement on X, Khalilzad said: &I agree, the Pakistan authorities must stop the illegal mistreatment and deportation of Afghan refugees.&At the same time, the Afghan embassy in Islamabad has expressed concern about the arrest of around 800 Afghan citizens in Islamabad.The embassy said in a statement that the detained people include holders of valid visas and PoR and ACC cards.&The lack of clarity regarding the conditions for obtaining NOC has led to alarming cases of arbitrary detention and deportation,& the statement said.&Among the deported people, 137 people include those whose visas have expired but have already applied for its extension.&The Afghan Embassy in Islamabad has also said that SHARP/UNHCR temporary registration card holders are also among the deportees.&The Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is particularly concerned about the reports of unnecessary arrests, house raids and extortion of Afghan nationals.
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