In a striking development that could reshape the landscape of Afghan displacement, the Afghan embassy in Islamabad has issued a grave warning: Pakistan is poised to expel all Afghan refugees from its territory. This alarming announcement comes amidst reports of increasing police actions against Afghan nationals in the capital, Islamabad, and the nearby city of Rawalpindi.
The embassy’s statement underscores a troubling trend, noting that Afghans have faced arbitrary arrests, invasive searches, and directives from local authorities mandating their relocation within Pakistan. “This process of detaining Afghans began without any formal announcement,” the embassy lamented, highlighting a lack of communication regarding these measures.
Among those affected are not only the hundreds of thousands of Afghans living in Pakistan without legal status but also approximately 1.45 million registered refugees recognized by the UNHCR. As tensions rise, the fate of these vulnerable populations hangs in the balance, prompting urgent questions about their future and the implications for regional stability.
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