Haqqani slams Pakistan’s treatment of migrants as ‘unfair’

Sirajuddin Haqqani, Acting Minister of Interior Affairs, said during a trip to Nangarhar province on Wednesday, to meet returning refugees from Pakistan, that Islamabad’s treatment of the migrants was unfair, and that he was offended by their actions.

“The whole nation and the whole system are sad for you; in other words, we are also annoyed with our neighbors; we wish they didn’t have such weak morals; it wasn’t suitable for them and these problems come upon all of us; and life with respect and dignity, that I like for myself, I also want for others.

“We fought in Afghanistan for honor. Today, if there is hunger and if there are problems, I am with honor,” Haqqani said.

While appreciating the efforts of the various departments to establish camps and provide services to the returning refugees, he assured the migrants that the Islamic Emirate will provide more facilities for them.

Haqqani said: “Today you are safe from many problems, no one will dishonor you in an illegitimate manner.” He also called on other migrants to return home.

“In appearance you returned to the country with many problems, but you were accepted in your homeland with great respect,” said Haqqani.

According to Mr. Haqqani, providing services for returning migrants is one of the priorities of the Islamic Emirate.

“The leadership of the Islamic Emirate is committed to addressing all your needs within the framework of law, Islam and patriotism,” said Haqqani.

He also thanked businessmen in the country for helping the returning migrants.

Also, during his visit to Nangarhar, local businessmen together with the Haqqani announced that they have given 20 million Afghanis to help the returnees.

At the same time, a number of returnees thanked the IEA for their efforts to ease their return.

Since the beginning of the forced deportation of immigrants from Pakistan, more than 50,000 families have returned to the country through Torkham crossing, local officials said. According to them, the process of transferring migrants to their provinces of origin has also been accelerated.

A number of immigrants who have been deported from Pakistan want the government to provide them with permanent shelter.