IEA’s prime minister lambasts Pakistan for expulsion of refugees, calls for talks

Prime Minister Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund on Friday harshly criticized Pakistani authorities for deporting and mistreating Afghan refugees, and called for negotiations.

“We seriously ask them not to deport Afghans in undignified way. Don’t harass the Afghans any more. Give the Afghans enough time to return to their country with honor and dignity,” Akhund said in a video message.

He pointed out that Pakistan says it deports illegal immigrants from the country, but confiscates their property and destroys their houses, which is also illegal.

“Neighbors should try to do good because it would be good for their future. Who gave you the right to disrespect them? Who gave you this right to raid their houses? Who gave you the right to take their cars and motorcycles? Who gave you the right to take one lakh and two lakh rupees that they have in their pockets? Who are you to confiscate their properties?” Akhund said.

The prime minister also said that if the rulers of Pakistan have a problem with the Islamic Emirate, they can solve it through negotiations.

He also directed the institutions to use all resources available to address the problems of the returnees in terms of shelter, food, education and other essentials.