Crackdown on Afghan residents in Pakistan triggers alarm September 29, 2023 at 03:47AM

A crackdown on Afghan residents in Pakistan has caused disruption and uncertainty in the community. Many Afghans, including a young bride, have been affected by the arrests. The crackdown specifically targets those lacking legal status, with authorities citing escalating crime rates and inadequate immigration regulation as reasons. Hundreds of Afghans have been apprehended, with accusations of indiscriminate arrests and police extortion.