Pakistan Launches Second Phase of Afghan Refugees Repatriation

Pakistan will initiate the second phase of repatriating Afghan refugees, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. This phase will target Afghans holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACCs), while a future phase will address those with UNHCR registration. The UN and international community are urged to aid in rehabilitation efforts, as terrorism impacts both nations.

Pakistan is set to launch the second phase of repatriating Afghan refugees, as announced by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, marking a significant step in addressing illegal migration.

This phase will focus on expelling Afghans holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACCs), with future plans targeting those registered with the UNHCR. The move follows increasing security concerns linked to undocumented Afghan nationals.

Naqvi stressed the importance of the UN and international community's role in the effective rehabilitation of repatriated Afghans. He underscored that terrorism is a global issue, notably impacting Pakistan the most.

(With inputs from agencies.)