Golden opportunity to send Afghan refugees back: FO  

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Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Nafeez Zikria said Afghan camps are being used for terrorism, this is the golden opportunity to respectfully send back the refugees to their respective nations.

Pakistan had discussed matters regarding border management when Afghan delegation visited Pakistan, Nafees siad in his weekly press briefing.

He said it was decided that both countries will made a mechanism regarding border management and also to address difference from both ends.

The FO spokesperson told that a gate is being built at Torkham border within Pakistan premises. Border Management is an important part of our campaign against terrorism and it can control transportation of terrorists, he added.

He said about 3 million Afghan refugees are living in Pakistan for last 37 years.

“We think this is the golden opportunity to send refugees back to their countries respectfully,” Nafees said.

He urged international community to play its role in the matter.