Fazlur Rehman calls for international probe into treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), has called on international organizations to investigate the treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, urging them to visit the country and assess the situation firsthand.

His remarks come amid reports of police raids, harassment and administrative pressure on Afghan refugees, which have reportedly made daily life increasingly difficult for many Afghan families.

Fazlur Rehman urged international organizations to independently examine the situation and document the treatment of Afghan refugees by Pakistani police and government institutions.

He emphasized the need for independent international monitoring to ensure that refugees’ concerns and rights receive appropriate attention.

The treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan remains a humanitarian concern, particularly amid ongoing challenges related to their security, legal status and living conditions.

His call has renewed attention to the need for international oversight and the protection of Afghan refugees in line with humanitarian and human rights principles.