Afghan Refugees Heavy Burden on Pakistan Economy and Society - HCP Report from Mansehra

Mansehra:The Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has ordered to all Afghan refugees to leave the country by December 31 2012 or face legal action. Pakistan is currently home to over three million Afghan refugees, according to some statistics, while around 2.5 million refugees were believed to have returned to Afghanistan following the deployment of US-led Nato forces in the country. Citizens of Pakistani Public of the opinion is that most of Afghan Refugees are involve in criminal activities which is basic reason for higher crime ratio in Pakistan, while they are also occupying major part of local business, if they leave Pakistan. Locals will get more opportunities of Jobs, business and trade. Afghan Refugees also have their own issues, they are not satisfied with peace in Afghanistan, rehabilitation at home land is big question for them, for which they are demanding government support. Watch this report covering both sides of the picture. Give your feedback about this story at [email protected]. For further details visit our website www.hazara.com.pk You can also join us at facebook/hazara.com.pk