Afghan refugees celebrate August 14

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Afghan refugees celebrate August 14
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By Sohail Raza Khattak

KARACHI: While the majority of Pakhtuns will be busy earning livelihoods for their families, some including the Afghan refugees will celebrate the Independence Day with simplicity.

Interestingly, many Afghan refugees, having lived in Pakistan for several years and some even born and raised here, consider themselves as Pakistanis.

In this regard, Daily Times talked with Afghan refugees living near the Al-Asif Square, Sohrab Goth.

Zamrak Khan, 23, an Afghan refugee hailing from Pul-i-Khumri, the capital city of Baghlan Province, will celebrate August 14 with his family. “I was born in Pakistan, and I grew up here, therefore I think Pakistan is my own country, and I am as much a Pakistani as you,” he said, adding that his family had lived in this country for 27 years now and they did not want to go back to Afghanistan.

Another Afghan refugee, Meedaar, 41, said he bought flags for his children and also hoisted a big flag on the rooftop of his house. “I am very thankful to the Pakistani government for the shelter and respect they have provided us. We are getting everything we need here, safe from the Americans and Taliban both,” he added.

Speaking about Independence Day celebrations, Suleman, 19, whose parents came from Dasht-e-Laila said, “I have never been to Afghanistan. I have only known life in this country. I have heard about Afghanistan but I consider myself a Pakistani and I will also celebrate the independence of my country on August 14.”

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[Spring Onion]

May Allah bless you all.

Its also a universal fact that if you live in a country for specific decades you naturally become native of that country.

We respect you our Afghan brothers as Pakistani as well as Afghanistani

 

[somebozo]

For the Indians thinking to influence Afghans with soft power this will a slap in the face. Pukhtoons and Pakistan are brothers in arms. Some trying to drive a wedge in between may suceeed temporary but one cannot break thousands of years of mutual trust between two civizations.

Jiay Afghan. Jiay Pukhtoon.

 

[muse]

They are Pakistanis - their Birthright.

Patittan Zindabad, Paiandabad

 

[True_Pakistan_Zindabad]

They are Pakistanis - their Birthright.

Patittan Zindabad, Paiandabad

Bro Patittan kidher hey? Anyways...buncha terror babies...

Enjoy Afghans, Pakistan Zindabad!

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Hey ahmed and shah this is dedicated to u afghanis.

 

[Tayyab1796]

Why do we close our eyes to the reality ... those Afghans have every right to be Pakistani who know no other place but Pakistan . By not giving them citizenship rights we will only be allowing exploitation and suffering for them . Karachi might be the only place where there might be some resentment on this issue fuelled by the local mafia group (i-e MQM).

 

[True_Pakistan_Zindabad]

Bro the Afghan diaspora and influx had left our social and economic fabric in tatters across many cities. Perhaps you don't remember you were too young, but the effects are still present and one aspect of the blowback has been terrorism and extremism. MQM doesn't need to stir up anti Afghan sentiments in Pakistan. History books can do that for us just as easily.

 

[ice_man]

i am sorry but we need to deport these people! reason being they have inter mingled into our population! you cannot tell an afghan from pakistani!

pakistanis are losing out to jobs because of these guys!! not to mention terrorism you put an afghan in shalwar kameez & a pakistani in shalwar kameez you can't tell the difference! hence "suicide bomber" ends up being called a pathan hailing from NWFP!

these people don't really have loyality to pakistan EXCEPT A FEW HANDFUL AFGHANS!

 

[muse]

i am sorry but we need to deport these people! reason being they have inter mingled into our population! you cannot tell an afghan from pakistani!

Then we would end up deporting Pakistanis - depriving Pakistanis of their birth right, their citizenship.


We can be angry at the situation we find ourselves in, but lets take it out on terorists, not innocents, and NEVER on those with a Pakistan flag in their hands.

 

[somebozo]

i am sorry but we need to deport these people! reason being they have inter mingled into our population! you cannot tell an afghan from pakistani!

pakistanis are losing out to jobs because of these guys!! not to mention terrorism you put an afghan in shalwar kameez & a pakistani in shalwar kameez you can't tell the difference! hence "suicide bomber" ends up being called a pathan hailing from NWFP!

these people don't really have loyality to pakistan EXCEPT A FEW HANDFUL AFGHANS!

Most of the Afghan Pukhtoon are probably as loyal towards Pakistan as their own country. But it is the oppurtunists who are in for a fast buck and involve in all contraband activities.

 

[Abdullah Chaudhry]

i am sorry but we need to deport these people! reason being they have inter mingled into our population! you cannot tell an afghan from pakistani!

pakistanis are losing out to jobs because of these guys!! not to mention terrorism you put an afghan in shalwar kameez & a pakistani in shalwar kameez you can't tell the difference! hence "suicide bomber" ends up being called a pathan hailing from NWFP!

these people don't really have loyality to pakistan EXCEPT A FEW HANDFUL AFGHANS!

I don't think so...After all they are Muslims..They might be creating problems but still they need help..OK don't give them Pakistani nationality,but they need shelter and help.We should not leave them in such situation.I know many other Afgani fellows that are too passionate for Pakistan..

 

[Spring Onion]

i am sorry but we need to deport these people! reason being they have inter mingled into our population! you cannot tell an afghan from pakistani!

pakistanis are losing out to jobs because of these guys!! not to mention terrorism you put an afghan in shalwar kameez & a pakistani in shalwar kameez you can't tell the difference! hence "suicide bomber" ends up being called a pathan hailing from NWFP!

Then put the Pakistani in dhoti you might be able to tell the difference

2. Pakistanis are losing jobs because Pakistanis have a big nose and consider it a shame to work as labourers and carry on small jobs. Which in itself a shame because the same Pakistanis do dishing and cleaning in Western countries so should we say because of you the Westerners are losing jobs due to you

That was the dumbest post from you i have ever seen.

these people don't really have loyality to pakistan EXCEPT A FEW HANDFUL AFGHANS!

If they are suppose to choose between their country and your country what do you think why they should have loyalties to Pakistan then their own country.


Last but not the least Get a life those who are ruining this thread by silly hatred

 

[Abdullah Chaudhry]

I don't think so...After all they are Muslims..They might be creating problems but still they need help..OK don't give them Pakistani nationality,but they need shelter and help.We should not leave them in such situation.I know many other Afgani fellows that are too passionate for Pakistan.

 

[True_Pakistan_Zindabad]

I don't think so...After all they are Muslims..They might be creating problems but still they need help..OK don't give them Pakistani nationality,but they need shelter and help.We should not leave them in such situation.I know many other Afgani fellows that are too passionate for Pakistan..

Of course they need our help but they don't need the citizenship. Afghan government is back on its feet just look at the threads dedicated to the rising of the glorious ANA. If they are an economic burden on Pakistan and have no threat on their life in Afghanistan we should send them back. All nations practice this. We should retain their professionals and skilled workers.