PESHAWAR: The repatriation drive of illegal foreign nationals, predominantly Afghan citizens, has continued as a total of 189,259 individuals have returned to their home countries as of November 7.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department stated that these individuals were transported via the Torkham border crossing between September 17 and November 6 of the current year.
The repatriated people included women and children, who received complimentary transportation services from the Landi Kotal holding camp to the Torkham border, linking Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Additionally, 2,975 illegal immigrants were also repatriated via the Angor Ada border crossing in South Waziristan.
The spokesperson emphasized that voluntary repatriation was actively promoted as part of the process. Repatriation efforts from Punjab were also continuing through the Torkham border, with relevant government departments providing assistance to the returnees.
