May 07: The Nation report by Maqbool Malik states that the participation of Afghan refugees in rallies organized by Pashtoon Tahaffuz Movement has prompted the Pakistan government to take up the issue with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Sources confided to The Nation that Islamabad has decided to take up the issue with the UNHCR to restrict the Afghan refugees from taking part in political activities, especially participating in the PTM rallies, which many believe, follows ‘anti- Pakistan agenda’ and its activities are allegedly sponsored by RAW and NDS.
The Nation: Pakistan to take up issue with UNHCR
