Pakistan, Feb. 26 -- The international community has long urged Pakistan to do more for Afghan refugees, despite the country hosting one of the largest refugee populations for over forty years. This demand often ignores the reality of Pakistan's own dire circumstances while casting a critical eye on its efforts.

Now, with President Donald Trump's executive order halting resettlement programs and canceling flights, the expectation for Pakistan to carry this burden has returned, once again placing an unreasonable weight on its shoulders.

The situation of Afghan refugees demands immediate attention. The wave of displaced Afghans crossing our northwestern border is not just a statistic; it represents thousands of lives altered irreparably a...