2 weeks Ago By Our Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD - A delegation of the interim government of Afghanistan met with Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Secretary Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha, the Ministry of Interior said on Friday. The Afghan delegation was led by the Acting Minister for Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan, Haji Nooruddin Azizi. The delegation also included the Afghan minister for refugees and repatriation, the Afghan acting ambassador to Pakistan and other senior officials.
During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on several important matters, including transit trade and the repatriation of Afghan nationals. On this occasion, Minister of State Chaudhry said that Afghanistan was a brotherly Islamic country, and Pakistan desired friendly and brotherly relations with it. He added that Pakistan had selflessly served Afghan nationals for decades, and those who entered the country through legal means would continue to be warmly welcomed.
Chaudhary highlighted that the purpose of the “One Document Regime” was to ensure that no individual resides in Pakistan without legal documentation. He emphasized that Afghan brothers and sisters were respected, and every effort would be made to facilitate their repatriation. In this regard, more than 50 transit camps equipped with medical and other essential facilities have been set up across the country, he added.
According to the minister of state, complaint cells have been established under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior and provincial chief secretaries to prevent any untoward incidents. He stated that Pakistan shared a deep bond with the Afghan community residing in the country and was committed to upholding the spirit of brotherhood.He further announced that Afghan nationals holding PoR (Proof of Registration) cards would not face any difficulty until June 30.
Chaudhry also revealed that a delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar would soon visit Afghanistan for negotiations with the interim government in Kabul. Dar chairs high level meeting before departure to Kabul today The Afghan delegation expressed gratitude to Pakistan for hosting Afghan nationals over the past four decades. On this occasion, Acting Afghan Minister of Commerce and Industry Haji Nooruddin Azizi stated that they wished to further strengthen bilateral security and trade relations.
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