ISLAMABAD:
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has requested Pakistan to review its December 31 deadline for the repatriation of more than three million Afghan refugees from the country after staying there for three decades, according to reports.
On Monday, the opening day of his three-day visit to Pakistan, UNHCR chief António Guterres called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and also held talks with Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz.
“Matters relating to Afghan refugees in Pakistan including their repatriation to their homeland came under discussion,” said an official statement. The prime minister said Pakistan took care of Afghan refugees as a sacred duty and their return with dignity is a priority for the government.
An official familiar with the meeting said the issue of repatriation of Afghan refugees came under discussion with particular focus on the deadline set by Pakistan for the complete return of Afghan nationals to their homeland.
No pleaseee!!! no more extension. Take them back, arrange refugee camps for them in Afghanistan. We have millions of our own IDPS who deserve our care and resources more than ungrateful Afghans
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