Pakistan has notified the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) that all Afghan nationals—-- except those holding valid visas—-- should leave the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi by February 28.
For Afghans holding resettlement or moving files for 3rd nations, the federal government has actually extended the due date to March 31, Business Recorder reported.UNHCR Spokesperson Qaiser Khan Afridi, while talking with Business Recorder has actually expressed grave issue over the decision, stressing the deep-rooted household and organization ties lots of Afghans have in Pakistan.He mentioned that it had actually consistently advocated for a more thoughtful method over the previous 2 months, prompting authorities to factor in these longstanding connections.However, the federal government has actually chosen to continue with the strategy, Afridi said.The move is expected to have instant effects on incomes and kids’& rsquo; s education, the UNHCR spokesperson stated, including it has actually gotten in touch with Pakistan to maintain human rights requirements while executing the moving measures, making sure due process for affected individuals.The Afghan embassy in Islamabad recently issued a highly worded declaration, stating Afghan nationals in Islamabad and the nearby garrison city of Rawalpindi have actually been subjected to arrests, searches and orders from the police to leave the twin cities and transfer to other parts of Pakistan.Pakistan’& rsquo; s foreign ministry declined accusations of mistreatment of refugees, and gotten in touch with Kabul to guarantee Afghan nationals’ & rsquo; smooth repatriation.The post Pakistan desires Afghans without visas to leave Islamabad and Rawalpindi by February 28 first appeared on Ariana News.