Hamid Karzai Calls for an End to Harassment of Afghan Students in Pakistan

Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, has expressed serious concern over reports of harassment and the refusal to extend visas for Afghan students in Pakistan. In a statement, Karzai emphasized that these students have gone to Pakistan solely to pursue their education and gain knowledge, and that their residency issues should be treated separately from other matters. He urged Pakistani authorities to treat Afghan students based on principles and standards accepted in academic environments and to ensure they can continue their studies without worry. In recent months, reports have surfaced highlighting residency difficulties and inappropriate treatment faced by some Afghan students in Pakistan, causing distress among their families.