Afghanians are Pakistan’s largest group of foreigners.
Pakistan has expelled over 80,000 Afghanistan citizens since the end of March, the Ministry of the Interior reports.
Pakistan has urged all Afghanians who are illegally resident in the country to leave the country voluntarily or are expelled. The deadline for the exit was originally at the end of March, but was postponed until the end of April. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the April time limit is final.
Afghanians are Pakistan’s largest group of foreigners. Pakistan has accused Afghanians of attacks and crimes against the Pakistanians. Afghanistan denies the accusations and considers its citizens a call for exit.
Pakistan started a campaign for illegal foreigners in late 2023. According to authorities, there have been temporary centers in Afghanians, where they can stay before they are transported to the border have been established in several cities.
Source: Reuters