To protect national interests, Pakistan is not the only country on the international level that has decided to deport illegal Afghan citizens.
- Many countries of the world, including big countries, have taken these decisions on various occasions in history to protect their national interests and national development.
- 200 homes were demolished in an informal settlement in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, human rights groups and slum dwellers said they expected more such evictions as a new citizenship law is enforced in the country.
- According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) report;
“Iran deported 10 lakh 31 thousand 757 Afghan citizens in 2021”
- According to the report of the European Union Agency of Asylum and the International Federation of Journalists
“1.7 million Afghan citizens are living illegally in Pakistan without any proof, without any registration”
“It is a specific group of 1.7 million illegal immigrants who pose the greatest threat to terrorism and financial crime in Pakistan.”
(European Union Agency of Asylum and IFJ)
“Pakistan receives no funding to host Afghan refugees”
(United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
“The only financial assistance provided is a one-time cash grant of up to Rs. 25,000 by UNHCR.”
(United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
“This grant is given directly to the refugee families, with no portion earmarked for the Government of Pakistan.”
(United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
