Summary An exodus was seen from Afghanistan to Pakistan in 1980 owing to Soviet Union-Afghan war
FAISALABAD (Dunya News) – Intelligence agencies have busted an alleged Afghan refugee serving as a doctor in Allied Hospital while investigations are underway to identify many others revealed to be appointed at government posts, reported Monday.
Reportedly, refugees hailing from Afghanistan acquired fake identity cards from different centres in Dera Ismail Khan area and also got themselves family numbers allotted by National Database and Registration Authority.
Dunya News has obtained a copy of an investigative report in the matter.
According to the report, the doctor studied at Punjab Medical College and landed a job in Allied Hospital using fake identity details. He married a lady doctor of Afghanistan descent.
Faisalabad Capital Police Officer has been directed by higher-ups to launch an inquiry in the issue.
According to statistics of United Nations body concerned, over 15 lacs Afghan refugees are residing in Pakistan who have not built permanent residences but have strengthened their sources of livelihood as well.
An exodus was seen from Afghanistan to Pakistan in 1980 owing to Soviet Union-Afghan war.
Thousands of Afghans cross border and enter Pakistan through Torkham everyday which resulted in several terror attacks in Pakistan.
In the last Heart of Asia Conference in Islamabad, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had called for stricter border laws citing troubles caused by unchecked cross-border movement between the two neighbours.
Pakistan Army, last week had to confront Afghanistan’s unjustified aggression at Torkham when it started constructing gate some 37 metres within its territory to keep a check on the movement.
Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs and National Security, Sartaj Aziz announced last week that none would be allowed to enter Pakistan through Torkham without documentation in contrast to earlier practice.
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