Afghan involvement in smuggling across our borders results in billions of dollars in losses for Pakistan annually. How much money has been smuggled out of Pakistan in the last two years to stabilize the Afghan economy, and at what cost to Pakistan?
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.
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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?
