PESHAWAR
\nAfghan Consul General in Peshawar, Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir, has stated that the Afghan government was fully prepared for the repatriation of Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan.
\nSpeaking at a press conference at the Afghan Consulate on Wednesday, he announced that a special commission has been formed to facilitate the return process.
\n\u201cWe have no complaints against Pakistan,\u201d said the Consul General. \u201cRefugees were fully supported here, but one\u2019s own country is one\u2019s own. The leaders of Afghanistan stand with their people\u2014there is no need for concern.\u201d
\nHe informed the media that camps have been established in Afghanistan to receive returning citizens, with arrangements made for transportation and other essential facilities to ensure a smooth transition.
\nConsul General Mohibullah emphasized that the Afghan leadership, including Amir-ul-Momineen Hibatullah Akhundzada, is pleased with the repatriation process.
\n\u201cAfghans living in Pakistan have benefited from education, employment, and business opportunities over the past four decades. We are grateful to Pakistan, but now it is time for our citizens to return and contribute to their homeland\u2019s development.\u201d
\nHe declared that Afghanistan is now free of foreign forces, and a peaceful and stable environment has been restored. \u201cThere is no shortage of land or water in Afghanistan. The entire country is open for development.\u201d
\nResponding to concerns, he said ongoing talks with Pakistani authorities aim to ensure a smooth and dignified repatriation. \u201cNo one\u2019s property or business is being confiscated,\u201d he clarified.
\nDuring the press conference, several Afghan elders appealed for more time to wind up their affairs in Pakistan, citing decades-old businesses and social ties. However, the Consul General did not respond directly to their request.
\nOn the issue of women\u2019s education, Hafiz Mohibullah reiterated that \u201cIslam emphasizes education. There is no ban on women\u2019s education in Afghanistan. However, the system is under review, and separate institutions will be established to ensure a secure environment for female students.\u201d
\nSo far, the Consul General stated, over 76,000 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan, with more being encouraged to prepare for their return.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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