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Afghan body offices in Quetta sealed

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has sealed three offices of Afghan organisations in Quetta.

This was stated by provincial Home Secretary Maj Shaharyar Khan (Retd) here on Sunday, when his comments were sought on government action of closure of Afghan organisation's offices all over Pakistan including Quetta.

Whosoever would be found involved in illegal and unofficial activities in Balochistan would be apprehended, Major Shaharyar added.

He said the Home Department has approached Federal Interior Ministry in this regard on the appeal of Afghan Consul General based at Quetta.

The Afghan diplomat had asked provincial government not to take action in haste against Afghan organisations as most of them are working for humanitarian assistance, he said and added. We are waiting for the directives for the Interior Ministry.

The provincial Home Secretary said that no arrest was made when offices were seized, while the records of Afghan organisation were sealed here about a week back. PPI