This story was first published by Amu TV.
Pakistan has intensified its crackdown on Afghan migrants in the neighboring country, with the provincial government of Punjab issuing new orders that target undocumented immigrants, including arrests, forced deportations, and strict prohibitions against providing housing or shelter to them.
The measures, which mark a sharp escalation in Pakistan’s ongoing campaign against Afghan refugees, came just as negotiations between Taliban and Pakistani delegations failed to reach a conclusion over demands from both sides, mainly on border security issues.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Punjab authorities directed local police to detain undocumented Afghan nationals and begin deportation procedures without delay. Landlords and hotel owners were warned that renting property to Afghan citizens would be met with legal consequences, and announcements were made in mosques encouraging residents to report Afghans living in their communities without documentation.
The timing of the order—coinciding with the breakdown of talks in Turkey—has raised concerns among rights
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