Canada transferred another 338 Afghan citizens from Pakistan

The government of Canada welcomed 338 Afghans who flew off from Pakistan amid the crackdown launched by the authorities.
In an official statement, the immigration department of Canada said 338 Afghan nationals arrived in Vancouver on a charter flight from Pakistan.

The department said the Afghans will continue their journey to approximately 40 communities across Canada, including Calgary, St. John’s and Windsor.

‘Canada has met its goal of welcoming at least 40,000 refugees and vulnerable Afghans since August 2021, and work continues to process eligible applications already received,’ it said.

The government said the authorities would continue to process the existing applications regarding citizenship and immigration received through all the special programs for Afghans on a priority basis.

‘Under the Special Immigration Measures Program, we’ve received enough referrals to meet our goal of welcoming 18,000 Afghans,’ the department stated.

It is to be highlighted that the migration of Afghans was triggered recently after Pakistan’s caretaker government and interior minister announced that people who are living in the country without the proper documentation need to leave by November 1, 2023, or they might be sent back to their home countries.