ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stressed the need for the role of the United Nations and the global community in the rehabilitation of Afghan refugees.
He was talking to a delegation led by UN Special Representative for Afghanistan Indrika Ratwatte that met him in Islamabad on Wednesday.
Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for past many decades. He added the phase-wise repatriation of illegal foreigners has already started.
He went on to say that no action is being taken against those who are holding legal documents and made it clear that no one can be allowed to stay in Pakistan without visa or other legal documents. He noted the second phase of the repatriation of Afghan refugees will begin soon.
The Interior Minister talking about terrorism said it is an international issue and Pakistan is the most affected country by the menace. He highlighted that Pakistan’s security forces, police, and people have rendered innumerable sacrifices in the war against terrorism.
He also told the delegation about the involvement of banned TTP in the terrorist attacks in Pakistan. He added the banned TTP is using Afghan soil for such attacks, which must be stopped. Naqvi said Pakistan is desirous of peace and stability in Afghanistan and is providing all possible support in this regard.
UN Special Representative for Afghanistan Indrika Ratwatte lauded Pakistan’s role regarding Afghan refugees and the Doha dialogue. He said the UN is closely working with the Government of Afghanistan for the permanent rehabilitation of Afghan refugees.
Indrika Ratwatte also strongly denounced the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan.
