In a bold move, Pakistan’s Interim Interior Minister, Sarfraz Bugti, has issued a stern warning to citizens: anyone sheltering illegal immigrants, especially Afghans, will face severe legal consequences.
Bugti delivered this clear message during a high-profile press conference on Tuesday, November 9th.
“Renting a house to illegal immigrants makes you a criminal accomplice,” he declared, leaving no room for ambiguity.
This ultimatum coincides with the expiration of Pakistan’s deadline for Afghan refugees, escalating tensions across the region.
Pakistan’s Interior Ministry had previously announced a comprehensive operation to deport over one million immigrants lacking proper documentation, set into motion from November 1st.
In response to Pakistan’s stringent stance, Human Rights Watch condemned the Pakistani authorities’ tactics, revealing a disturbing rise in police brutality against Afghan citizens. Harassment, attacks, and arbitrary detentions have become alarmingly commonplace, underscoring the urgency of this issue on the international stage.
