ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jillani said no Afghan citizen having documents will be deported. Self-respect of Afghan citizens will be given due regard, he said this while talking to media men outside Parliament House.

He held misconception has arisen with reference to Afghan refugees. We should inform media in this regard.

He stated there are several categories of Afghan refugees. Afghan refugees who are holding registration cards are not being deported. Like this there are deprived sections of society who are concerned over it that they will have to face problems on their return to Afghanistan. Our attitude with them will be mild and tender. We have asked those Afghan refugees who are having no documents to return with respect and honour.

He underlined caretaker Prime Minister and Cabinet had decided respect of Afghan refugees, women and children will be taken care of and they will be taken to transit centre. They will be investigated and those having documents will be allowed to stay. In this regard we are in full contact with Afghan authorities.

I had talked to Afghan Foreign Minister and he said commission has been constituted for rehabilitation of Afghan refugees who are returning to Afghanistan. He said whatever assistance be required for settlement of these refugees will be provided by Pakistan.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 02 2023

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