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IEA once again calls on Pakistan to stop ongoing persecution of Afghan refugees
Despite repeated promises of the Pakistani authorities, the arrest and harassment of Afghan refugees by the police in Pakistan continues, Afghan embassy in Pakistan said on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday.
Over the last two weeks, many Afghans have been arrested in different areas of Pakistan, especially in and around Islamabad, where the majority of documented refugees reside.
“Day and night operations are carried out on their residences, so far a thousand people, half of whom have immigration or travel documents; they were arrested by the CTD police,” the embassy said.
About 1,000 Afghans were arrested during the operation in different areas of this city over the past few days. Of those arrested, alteast 485 people had the required documents, the embassy said.
“In this operation, unfortunately, in addition to harassment, there have also been cases of unjustified killings, for example, Afghan refugees Faridullah, son of Ghulam Jilani, in Islamabad, Amanullah, son of Takar Khan, Wali, son of Sher Muhammad in Shams Colony in Derawalpandi and Darwish, son of Atiqullah. They were first arrested by the security forces in Adiala Jail, and their bodies were found in the hospital or other places after being missing for some time,” read the embassy’s statement.
The Embassy of Afghanistan has informed Islamabad authorities about all these incidents.
The embassy says that this type of operation against Afghan refugees has gained momentum in Sindh province, especially Karachi city, during which many Afghans, including women and children, are thrown into prisons.
The Embassy of the Islamic Emirate in Islamabad said it calls on the government of Pakistan to stop the ongoing persecution of Afghan refugees, which has a negative impact on the relationship between the two countries, and put an end to it as soon as possible.
IEA’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday on X “the behavior of Pakistan against Afghan refugees is unacceptable. The Pakistani side should reconsider its plan. Afghan refugees are not involved in Pakistan’s security problems.”
He also called on Pakistan to “tolerate” Afghans living in the country
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US special representative for Afghanistan, has questioned Pakistan’s commitment to the welfare of the Afghan people, citing Islamabad’s policies over the past three decades.
Khalilzad said in a post on X that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advocated for the rights of Afghan women during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Friday.
Sharif said: “Fundamental rights of the Afghan people — especially women and girls — must be respected.”
Responding to the remarks, Khalilzad said Pakistan’s policies over the past 30 years raise questions about Sharif’s commitment to Afghan welfare.
He cited Pakistan’s support for militant groups against US forces and what he described as the poor treatment of Afghan refugees as examples.
Khalilzad also said Afghanistan and Pakistan need and should have much better relations, adding that “a reset is necessary.”
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Rabab Fatima, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X that Misri underscored the need to keep addressing the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people as a priority.
Misri also appreciated the role of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and reaffirmed India’s continued cooperation with the United Nations on Afghanistan.
The meeting comes as Afghanistan continues to face humanitarian and economic challenges, with international agencies warning of significant needs among the Afghan population.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi has called for pragmatic and coordinated international engagement with Afghanistan, saying the country’s long-term stability is closely linked to the security and sustainable development of Central Asia.
Speaking during the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, Tileuberdi said humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan remains essential but alone cannot break the cycle of poverty, displacement and dependency.
He said Kazakhstan supports a “pragmatic, coordinated and step-by-step” approach to international engagement with Afghanistan, with the United Nations playing a central role.
Tileuberdi also said Kazakhstan is working with the UN to operationalize the United Nations Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
He said the success of the centre should be measured by the results and assistance it delivers to the region.
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