QUETTA:Caretaker Provencal Information Minister Balochistan Jan Achakzai has warns anti-state tendencies to refrain from turning the non-issue of repatriation of illegal immigrants into a problem.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, he stated, “Anti-state elements have always caused significant harm to the state, but the state possesses the competence to address such elements.”
He further emphasized that those attempting to obstruct the government’s plans for the repatriation of foreigners would face stringent measures.
The information minister clarified that the decision to repatriate illegal immigrants to their native countries was made in the best interests of the nation, aligning with national security and economic concerns.
He expressed disappointment that a few political parties were using the issue of foreigners for political gain, emphasizing that safeguarding national interests should always be a top priority for any nation.
Making it clear, the minister said that illegal immigrants were being deported under national and international laws.
There is no denial that Pakistan has been extending its warm hospitality to the immigrants including the Afghan nationals for decades, however, given economic situation and security issues, it is need of the hour to repatriate them to their land of origin.
Coming down hard upon the political parties, he warned that those politicizing the issue are not loyal to the state.
“Protection of national interest is our collective responsibility. We shall, collectively, ensure that national interest is fully protected.