ISLAMABAD: The process of repatriation of Afghan immigrants is underway, and about 1530 more Afghan nationals have been repatriated to their country via the Torkham border crossing.
152 Afghan families were sent back to their homeland in 49 vehicles. These include 392 men, 247 women, and 881 children. Over 1.7 million Afghans are living in Pakistan illegally.
According to the European Union Agency of Asylum, foreign nationals residing illegally in Pakistan are involved in terror activities and financial crimes.
Moreover, the UNHCR has also said that Pakistan does not receive any support in the form of aid for hosting illegal Afghan nationals.
Afghan Refugees Repatriation by Iran
Pakistan is not the only country in the world that decided to repatriate Afghan immigrants to safeguard its own interests; but Iran also expelled more than 1 million Afghans in 2021.
It is to be noted that foreign nationals living illegally in Pakistan have 16 days for voluntary repatriation to their native countries.
No action will be taken against illegal immigrants, including Afghans, till November 1 in case they voluntarily leave the country during this period.
