As of now, the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees has reported that 167,774 Afghan nationals who were residing illegally in Pakistan have returned to their home country.
In the last 24 hours alone, 7,135 Afghan citizens returned to Afghanistan via the Torkham border crossing, as confirmed by the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees (CAR).
The CAR is actively working with NADRA officials to gather data on individuals returning to Afghanistan.
This repatriation process began on October 1st, following a directive from the apex committee of the National Action Plan (NAP), chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar. Foreign nationals living in Pakistan illegally were given until October 31 to leave voluntarily or face deportation.
After the deadline passed, the caretaker government initiated actions to address illegal immigration, with a significant focus on Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without proper documentation. Repatriation efforts are ongoing through the Chaman and Torkham border crossings.
To facilitate the process, the Frontier Corps (FC) and the Afghan government have agreed to extend the operating hours of the Torkham border until 11 p.m., ensuring a smoother repatriation of illegal Afghan immigrants.
Caretaker Minister for Interior Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti has instructed relevant authorities to develop a comprehensive strategy for the repatriation of foreign nationals residing illegally in Pakistan. During a meeting, he expressed the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring the security of all foreigners. Any unlawful activities by individuals or groups will not be tolerated, and a comprehensive plan is being devised to manage the return of these foreigners to their home countries.
