The decision of the interim regime in Pakistan to expel 1.7 million illegal aliens, predominantly Afghan refugees, has sparked criticism from various quarters, including the UN, the US, and the EU. This move comes as a surprising shift, given the prior condemnation of radical Islamists and militant groups such as the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban by these entities.
Despite Pakistan’s significant efforts, including the effective operations against foreign-sponsored proxies and the dismantling of the TTP and its affiliates in 2015, the country faced criticism rather than commendation. The origins of this criticism can be traced back to the alleged orchestration of “terrorism” by the US, aiming to manipulate it as a war tool for achieving broader objectives.
