Pakistan gives Afghan refugees until March 31 to leave Islamabad – IOTW Report

Pakistan gives Afghan refugees until March 31 to leave Islamabad

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The Pakistani government has told Afghan refugees who have congregated in the capital city of Islamabad that it’s time to move on and they’ve given then until March 31 to do it. By giving this directive, Pakistan is attempting to put pressure on the United States, along with other Western countries, to take them in quickly.

Part of Pakistan’s concern is that the Taliban, the government says, has been “harboring Pakistani militants who conduct cross-border attacks,” The New York Times reports. The Taliban has said that they aren’t doing that, but clearly that’s not enough of an assurance for neighboring Pakistan. Pakistan has also said that some of those Afghans in their nation are involved in terrorist activities. In December, Pakistan carried out airstrikes along the Pakistan Afghanistan border. A suicide bombing by terrorists stole the lives of at least 25 in Pakistan in November. more here

6 Comments on Pakistan gives Afghan refugees until March 31 to leave Islamabad

  1. “Pakistan is attempting to put pressure on the United States, along with other Western countries, to take them in quickly.”

    Long past time to even consider that other countries are responsible for the people of another country. FAFO.

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