Pakistan's Deadline for Deporting Afghan Refugees Looms

Over 1.7 million Muslim refugees, mostly undocumented Afghans, are being expelled from Pakistan, with even those with legal documents facing expulsion. The refugees face dire conditions upon crossing the border into Afghanistan, where a militant and oppressive regime now holds power. The author argues that the scapegoating of Afghan refugees is a result of Pakistan's failed foreign policy and pursuit of strategic depth. The author calls for the protection of human rights and dignity for Afghan refugees, including simplified documentation processes and asylum for those at high risk.