Refusal of Action Against Refugees with Valid Proof of Registration Cards Halted
In response to the halt in the German entry program for Afghan refugees, the Pakistani government has issued a directive to prevent harassment or detention of registered Afghan refugees holding valid Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. The directive, issued by the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) and Kashmir Affairs, comes after consultations at the federal level regarding the extension of PoR card validity.
The circular, addressed to the Ministry of Interior, all Chief Secretaries, Inspectors General of Police, and the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Capital Territory, urges these authorities to instruct all relevant departments and agencies to act accordingly regarding the situation of stranded Afghan refugees. The directive was issued on Saturday.
As of now, the PoR cards, which expired on June 30, have not been officially renewed, but there is a proposal to extend their validity by three to six months. The government has directed all departments and agencies to avoid any harassment or adverse action against registered Afghan refugees holding these cards.
The current status of the extension of PoR card validity for Afghan refugees in Pakistan is under consideration by the federal government. This reassessment of refugee management policies by the government is due to ongoing deportations and security concerns.
It is important to note that the directive does not apply to Afghan refugees who do not hold valid PoR cards. The authorities are still empowered to take adverse action against such refugees.
The situation of stranded Afghan refugees in Pakistan is a result of the German government halting its entry program. The directive in Pakistan is aimed at preventing harassment or detention of PoR card holders Afghan Refugees until a final decision is made by the authorities concerned, but it does not extend to Afghan refugees who do not hold valid PoR cards.
The current status of the extension of Proof of Registration (PoR) card validity for Afghan refugees in Pakistan remains uncertain, but the government's directive serves as a reassuring step towards ensuring the safety and protection of registered Afghan refugees in the country.
The government's directive, issued by the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) and Kashmir Affairs, aims to prevent any harassment or detention of registered Afghan refugees holding valid Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, following the German entry program halt for Afghan refugees. However, the authorities are still empowered to take adverse action against Afghan refugees who do not hold valid PoR cards.
The current status of the extension of PoR card validity for Afghan refugees in Pakistan is uncertain, but the government's directive is part of a reassessment of refugee management policies due to ongoing deportations and security concerns, which serves as a reassuring step towards ensuring the safety and protection of registered Afghan refugees in the country.
