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Over 38,000 Undocumented Afghans Deported Since April 1: Officials
The deportation campaign continues: Over 29,000 Afghans sent back via Torkham since April 1, while Punjab reports 9,165 deportations.
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by News Desk
2025-04-12
Over 38,000 Undocumented Afghans Deported Since April 1: Officials

Pakistan’s ongoing campaign to deport undocumented foreign nationals—primarily Afghan citizens—has seen the number of deportees rise significantly in April, according to officials.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Khyber, Irshad Khan Mohmand, reported that 4,384 more Afghan nationals were repatriated via the Torkham border on Saturday. Of these, 1,480 were residing in Pakistan without valid documentation.

Since April 1, the total number of Afghans deported from Khyber District alone has reached 29,744, the ADC added, noting that many of those repatriated had stayed in temporary transit camps before being sent across the border.

Meanwhile, the Punjab government is also pushing forward with the nationwide drive. A Punjab Police spokesperson confirmed that 9,165 illegal residents have been deported from the province to date. Another 9,895 individuals have been shifted to holding centers for further processing.

Currently, 730 individuals are present in holding points, with 46 centers operating across Punjab, including 5 in Lahore.

Inspector General Dr. Usman Anwar stated that Pakistan is implementing its deportation policy in line with international legal frameworks, similar to other sovereign nations.

The government has reiterated that the crackdown targets only those living illegally without documentation, and efforts are being made to ensure a humane and orderly repatriation process.

This campaign follows the federal government’s earlier announcement to tighten immigration enforcement, particularly in light of increasing concerns over national security and resource pressure.
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