Three Afghan refugee camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district have been completely vacated after 525 families were repatriated to Afghanistan. The move is part of Pakistan’s ongoing nationwide repatriation campaign targeting Afghan nationals living across camps and urban areas. Authorities say the process follows provincial government directives and includes transportation and logistical support. Additional Deputy […]
Afghan repatriation
PM Shehbaz urges support for Afghan repatriation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is essential for the safe return of Afghan nationals. Marking World Refugee Day, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting refugees and facilitating dignified repatriation. The statement is significant for millions of Afghans and highlights the need for international cooperation on refugee issues. In his message, […]
Pakistan speeds up Afghan repatriation drive
The return of Afghan nationals from Pakistan is ongoing, with 275,183 people repatriated so far. The process has occurred in three phases. The authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure smooth and orderly returns across the country. In the first phase from November 1, 2023, to February 14, 2025, 82,916 Afghans were repatriated. The second phase, […]
Over 828,000 Afghans deported as repatriation continues
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has so far deported more than 828,000 Afghan nationals as the repatriation process continues through various border crossings, officials said on Sunday. According to official data, 5,220 Afghans crossed into Afghanistan on Saturday via the Torkham border. Among them, 19 individuals were from Islamabad and 450 from Punjab. Out of the total, […]
Afghan repatriation resumes after deadly Chaman attack
The repatriation of Afghan refugees through the Chaman border restarted on Friday. It had been paused for a day after a deadly blast. The explosion occurred on Thursday near a taxi stand in Chaman. Six people were killed, and many others were injured. At the time, many Afghan families were at the border to return […]
Pakistan launches new drive for Afghan repatriation
The Pakistani government has started a new campaign to ensure the respectful and organized return of Afghan citizens, especially those living in southwestern regions like Quetta and Chaman. According to senior official Meherullah, the Ministry of Interior has issued clear instructions to begin this process as soon as possible. Thousands of Afghans are now heading […]