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\u2022 Says \u2018strong-arm\u2019 tactics be used against militants, not people
\u2022 Nadra profiling illegal immigrants \u2018for future use\u2019<\/p>\n
KARACHI \/ PESHAWAR: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has questioned the \u201cstrong-arm\u201d tactics used to repatriate illegal Afghan immigrants and called for \u201cdistinguishing between terrorists and people\u201d.<\/p>\n
Talking to reporters in Karachi, the PPP chairman said robust measures needed against the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) shouldn\u2019t be used against the civilians.<\/p>\n
\u201cA distinction must be made between people and terrorists while devising any policy,\u201d Mr Bhutto-Zardari added. \u201cIf you go against people, you will never achieve your target.\u201d<\/p>\n
In reply to a question, the former foreign minister said there was a \u201clack of clarity\u201d in the caretaker government\u2019s policy about the repatriation of illegal Afghan immigrants.<\/p>\n
\u2018In line with international laws\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n The government had initially warned Afghan immigrants residing illegally in Pakistan to voluntarily leave by Oct 31. Now, the authorities have decided to expand the action and announced the plan to deport even registered Afghans, according to Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai.<\/p>\n The issue was also discussed in the Senate on Thursday where the house appeared divided over the caretaker government\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Foreign Office has rebuffed criticism over the deportation of, what it called, illegal Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan and said the actions were in line with the established international laws.<\/p>\n