Kabul slams Pakistan's 'violence' against Afghans pressured to leave

Countries must resettle Afghans this month: Pakistan

Thousands of Afghan citizens in Pakistan could be expelled if they are not relocated elsewhere by April 30, Pakistani officials say.

Pakistan mercilessly removing its Afghan refugee crisis

Pakistan’s Illegal Foreigners Return Program (IFRP) has led to the deportation of over 800,000 Afghans since November 2023, making it one of the largest mass deportations in recent history. While the Pakistani government cites security concerns and links undocumented Afghans to rising terrorism, human rights organizations argue that many deportees, including former Afghan government employees, […] The post Pakistan mercilessly removing its Afgha…

Pakistan says host countries must resettle Afghan nationals by April 30

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan called on the international community Thursday to expedite the resettlement of thousands of Afghan nationals currently in transit within the country, warning that they may face forced expulsion if not relocated by host countries by April…

Pressure builds on Afghans fearing arrest in Pakistan

Convoys of Afghans pressured to leave Pakistan are driving to the border, fearing the "humiliation" of arrest, as the government's crackdown on migrants sees widespread public support.

Pakistan steps up deportations of Afghan refugees

Thousands of Afghans have crossed the border from Pakistan, as the UN and Pakistani officials report that Islamabad is increasing pressure for their return.

Kabul slams Pakistan's 'violence' against Afghans pressured to leave

The Taliban government accused Pakistan on Tuesday of violently expelling Afghans after Islamabad cancelled hundreds of thousands of residence permits, pressuring families across the border.Islamabad announced at the start of March that 800,000 Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC) would be cancelled -- the second phase of a deportation programme which has already expelled around 800,000 undocumented Afghans.