Kabul, Jan 29 (NationPress) A number of Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan have called upon both the Pakistani authorities and Afghan officials to address the current issues through dialogue and allow them a sufficient timeframe to return to Afghanistan with dignity, according to local media reports on Thursday.

These individuals expressed that the swift deportations and escalating pressure have led to significant difficulties for Afghan residents. Haji Nazar, an Afghan refugee, appealed for a three-month grace period from the Pakistani government, enabling refugees to return to their homeland in a systematic manner, as reported by Afghanistan's Tolo News.

"The Pakistani government should grant us a three-month deadline so that refugees can return to their country in a structured and phased manner. Currently, Afghans are enduring numerous challenges," Tolo News cited Haji Nazar as stating.

Refugee rights advocate, Allah Mir Miakhail, shared with Tolo News, "Security forces are detaining and deporting Afghan refugees indiscriminately. Many refugees require time to finalize their businesses and personal matters. A significant number of families have Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, but these documents have now lost their validity."

Activists emphasized that the return process should be voluntary, gradual, and backed by international organizations to prevent another humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan. Activist Ali Reza Karimi remarked that many Afghan refugees are stripped of essential human rights and are grappling with uncertainty due to the absence of legal and valid identification.

Earlier this month, the Taliban noted that the plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan is worsening and insisted that the Pakistani government should honor refugee rights and cease the arrests and harassment of Afghan migrants.

"Regrettably, the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Pakistan are escalating, with arrests, harassment, and mistreatment by Pakistani officials becoming more frequent, placing refugees in dire straits," Pajhwok Afghan News quoted Taliban deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat in an audio message.

Fitrat called upon the United Nations and other relevant entities to uphold refugee protection principles and intervene where refugee rights are compromised.

He further stated that the return of Afghan refugees to Afghanistan necessitates economic cooperation and support, as reported by Pajhwok Afghan News. He stressed the importance of compelling the Pakistani government to respect refugee rights, adhere to international refugee standards, and cease the arrests and harassment of Afghan refugees.