ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Afghanistan turmoil

Taliban warns Pakistan about Afghan expulsions: Reap what you sow

Islamabad's repatriation policy fuels anger over lost businesses and assets

Pakistan ordered possibly 1.7 million undocumented Afghans out of the country by Nov. 1, creating chaotic scenes at Torkham and other border crossings. (Norwegian Refugee Council via Reuters)

PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have rebuked Pakistan over its expulsion of undocumented migrants as thousands of Afghans cross back over the border after Islamabad's deadline expired this week.

Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob, the Taliban regime's defense minister, chided Pakistan with a proverb in Pashto: "As you sow, so shall you reap."

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more