The acting minister of Defense of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has condemned Pakistan’s recent decision to expel 1.7 million illegal refugees from the country and urged Afghans, including businessmen, to return home and invest in the country.
Thousands of Afghans living in Pakistan run viable businesses, some of whom have done so for decades.
Speaking at a Police Academy graduation in Kabul Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid retorted sharply to Pakistan’s news.
He said the decision was “barbaric and cruel.”
He also asked the people of Pakistan to stop their government from oppressing Afghans.
Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid asked all Afghan businessmen and immigrants in Pakistan to transfer their money to Afghanistan as soon as possible and invest in the country.
His remarks come after Pakistan on Tuesday gave 1.7 million undocumented Afghan refugees one month to leave the country.
The acting Minister of Defense also said that IEA assures the nation that “we will protect our nation in every sector.”
Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid added that security forces will protect every part of this country and that security has been restored.
He also said the recent decision will damage relations between Kabul and Islamabad.
