Afghan authorities in Kunar province, close to Mohmand and Bajaur agencies in Pakistan's tribal areas, have ordered Pakistanis to leave the province as the Afghan parliamentary elections near. Many Pakistanis from Mohmand and Bajaur agencies work in the timber industry in Kunar.
| "We are but simple — though well-armed — woodsmen, sirrah!" |
Pakistanis returning from Asadabad, capital of Kunar province, told Daily Times they had been told through loudspeakers to leave to leave the province in two days.
| "Attention! Attention! Pack your shit and get out!" |
They complained that they had been unable to bring back their belongings with them because of the short deadline. They said Pakistanis were being harassed and arrested in Kunar. |