The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa vowed to ensure the respectful treatment of Afghan nationals being repatriated from Pakistan, emphasizing the protection of their dignity throughout the process.
KP Chief Minister Stresses Dignified Repatriation for Afghans, Criticizes Federal Inaction
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has affirmed that Afghan refugees will not be deported in a state of desperation, insisting on a respectful and humane repatriation process. While supporting the broader deportation policy, he emphasized that refugees must be treated with dignity.
Speaking at a press conference, Gandapur stated that forcibly expelling Afghan nationals and abandoning them at the border without assistance is unacceptable. He clarified that the provincial policy ensures voluntary, dignified returns, with necessary support provided to those who choose to leave.
The chief minister reiterated his long-standing stance on engaging Afghanistan through dialogue, arguing that sustainable peace can only be achieved through goodwill and mutual understanding. He stressed that no Afghan would be forcibly removed and that refugee camps were established solely to facilitate voluntary repatriation.
Federal Delays on Afghan Talks, Security Failures
Gandapur expressed frustration over the federal government’s inaction, noting that the Terms of Reference (TORs) for negotiations with Afghanistan were finalized months ago, yet no progress has been made. Meanwhile, KP has already implemented its Provincial Action Plan, with intelligence-based operations actively underway.
He also criticized the federal government’s security policies, blaming the recent surge in terrorism and civilian casualties on its failures. He claimed that terrorism was effectively controlled during the PTI’s tenure and accused the current administration of deliberately sidelining his party from politics.
NFC Award: Gandapur Threatens Mass Protest
On the contentious issue of the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, Gandapur issued a stern warning, declaring that KP will not accept further delays beyond the April deadline. He described the NFC as a constitutional right and vowed to lead a province-wide protest if the matter remains unresolved.
“We will take to the streets—police, administration, government employees, and the people of KP—to demand our rightful share,” he said. “This protest will send a clear message that KP will no longer tolerate neglect.”
Gandapur reiterated that dialogue remains PTI’s preferred approach to conflict resolution but warned that the province’s patience is running thin over unmet constitutional and economic demands.
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