A significant number of expatriate Afghans utilize Pakistani passports to send remittances back to Afghanistan. Yet, Pakistan is often portrayed negatively due to the actions of these individuals.
Pind Ka Chaudhry
Who is abusing the Afghan Transit Trade? Why can Afghanistan save itself at the cost of its citizens, while we can’t even voice concerns for our own country?
The unequal narrative persists as Afghan nationals openly criticize Pakistan on social media while expecting unwavering loyalty and servitude. Many Afghans own billions worth of property in Pakistan, but how many Pakistanis possess property in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan can threaten Pakistan at will, harbor terrorists, and use these tactics as leverage. The question that arises is, why does this one-sided dynamic persist?
Considering the sheer number of unregistered and illegal Afghans in Pakistan – over six million – who bears the financial burden? Why can Afghans commit crimes in Pakistan and return without consequence?
The disparity continues as Afghans can travel to Pakistan without a visa or passport. Can they do the same in Iran, China, Tajikistan, or elsewhere without valid documents?
The narrative suggests that Afghans are willing to sacrifice Pakistan and its people to safeguard their economy, stability, and law and order. Why does Pakistan not have the same autonomy?
Chappun inch ki Chaati
Now, it is the responsibility of Pakistanis to contemplate the fate of their country. Allowing external forces to ruin it simply to ensure personal safety defies logic. It is a call for Pakistanis to reflect on their loyalty and take pride in their homeland – an endeavor that is never too late.
