In a recent development, the Taliban has issued a stern warning to Pakistan over its treatment of Afghan refugees amidst Islamabad's sweeping anti-migrant crackdown. The strained relations between the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated due to Pakistan's decision to ask all undocumented refugees, including approximately 1.7 million Afghans, to leave the country.

Expressing concern over Pakistan's actions, the acting deputy defense minister of Afghanistan, Mohammed Yaqoob Mujahid, urged Pakistan to refrain from mistreating Afghan nationals and seizing their personal property and assets. The minister emphasized that Afghanistan will take all necessary measures to prevent such treatment and safeguard the rights of its citizens. Describing Pakistan's anti-migrant policy as detrimental to bilateral ties between the two countries, Mujahid called for serious consideration of the consequences of such actions.

Furthermore, the Taliban minister appealed to the United Nations to intervene in the ongoing migrant crisis and ensure the refugees are repatriated to Afghanistan with dignity. He stressed the need for international organizations, including the UN, to exert pressure on Pakistan to address the current situation and end the mistreatment of Afghan refugees.

The recent developments have led to a significant number of Afghans leaving Pakistan ahead of the October 31 deadline to avoid potential imprisonment, with nearly a quarter of a million individuals already fleeing. With concerns of detention and expulsion, tens of thousands are now making their way towards border regions. Pakistani security forces have intensified their efforts to locate undocumented foreign residents, as the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, an offshoot of the Taliban, has stepped up terror attacks targeting security forces in the country.

The ongoing crackdown comes amid repeated warnings from the Pakistani government and military to Afghanistan regarding the safe haven provided to terrorists responsible for the recent bombings. The migration of Afghans to Pakistan has been a result of decades of conflict, including the Soviet invasion, civil war, and the recent US-led occupation. Despite the collapse of the US-backed government and a significant reduction in aid, Taliban authorities have been attempting to encourage the return of those who had fled.

The situation remains tense as both countries navigate the complexities of the migrant crisis and the impact it has on their fragile diplomatic relations. As the United Nations weighs in on the matter, the hope is that a resolution will be reached, ensuring the humane treatment and repatriation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan.