Staff Reporter:
QUETTA: In a decisive move, the Government of Balochistan (GOB) has reaffirmed its right to expel Afghan individuals residing within its borders, asserting its commitment to safeguard national interests and maintain internal stability. “I strongly disagree with the statement of Afghanistan’s interim defense minister, Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob”, Jan Achakzai, Balochistan’s information minister said on Thursday evening.
November 1st is set as the final deadline
This decision comes after an apex committee in Islamabad decided to take action against all illegal immigrants from the country. The government has set November 1st as the final deadline for illegal immigrants to leave Pakistan. stic affairs autonomously, Mr. Achakzai mentioned.
Emphasizing this stance, the GOB’s response comes in light of alleged interference by Mullah Yaqoob, the Defence Minister of the Afghan Interim Government, who sought support from religious and political leaders in Pakistan.
Pakistan wants stability within its borders: Minister
The caretaker information minister said the primary motive behind this decision lies in safeguarding Pakistan’s national interests and ensuring stability within its borders. With an eye on the security and well-being of its citizens, the GOB has taken this bold step to address the matter expediently, he said.
Jan Achakzai stated Pakistan remains committed to executing the process in a humane and respectful manner. The government will work closely with relevant authorities to facilitate the safe return of Afghan refugees to their homeland, he said. This approach reflects Pakistan’s commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals involved, the minister concluded.
Respect for Sovereignty:
Pakistan stresses the importance of respecting the sovereignty and autonomy of nations. It expects the Afghan Interim Government to refrain from meddling in its internal affairs and to focus on resolving challenges within its own borders.
Pakistan remains committed to respectful repatriation of Afghan refugees
Pakistan’s decision to repatriate Afghan refugees within the next 26 days is a firm assertion of its sovereign rights and its commitment to national interests and internal stability. It also sends a clear message to the international community about the importance of respecting the sovereignty of nations. As this process unfolds, Pakistan remains committed to ensuring a humane and respectful transition for Afghan refugees returning to their homeland.
