After nearly half a century, migration and its associated hardships continue to be an ongoing reality for Afghans.
Over the past three years, nearly two million more Afghans have become refugees, while Pakistan and Iran have forcibly repatriated an equal number in the last year and a half.
The issue of Afghan migration and forced repatriation has become a hot topic once again, as Pakistan has recently launched operations to expel nearly three million Afghans who have lived there for decades.
These deported refugees are not only concerned about their future in Afghanistan but also face the risk of losing their investments in Pakistan.
Unofficial estimates suggest that Afghans in Pakistan have invested around $20 billion in businesses and assets, the fate of which remains uncertain.
In today’s program, we discuss the situation with Abdul Hamid Jalili, a former Afghan diplomat and official in charge of refugee affairs.
We delve into the impact on Afghan investments in Pakistan, their future prospects, the cessation of United Nations aid, the potential social and economic instability in Afghanistan caused by the return of these refugees, and other related issues.
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