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Pakistan and Afghanistan Discuss Refugee Return; 84,000 Afghans Already Returned Since April
Pakistan’s Talal Chaudhry discusses Afghan refugee return with Afghan Minister Azizi. 84,769 Afghans have returned since April; further discussions on bilateral trade and transit.
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by News Desk
2025-04-18
Pakistan and Afghanistan Discuss Refugee Return; 84,000 Afghans Already Returned Since April

Pakistan has actively engaged with Afghanistan regarding the return of Afghan refugees, as Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry revealed that 84,769 Afghan refugees have returned to their home country since April 1, 2023. This development follows ongoing discussions between Pakistan and Afghanistan on bilateral issues, including refugee management and trade.

In a press conference, Talal Chaudhry highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing role in hosting Afghan refugees for over 40 years. He also mentioned that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in touch with the Afghan government, further solidifying Pakistan’s commitment to resolving the refugee crisis.

In the second phase, ACC card holders are also being sent back. According to Chaudhry, 25,000 ACC card holders have already returned to Afghanistan as part of this phase.

Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, proposed the formation of a joint committee of Pak-Afghan international organizations to manage the process of Afghan refugees’ return. The proposal was discussed in a meeting between the Afghan delegation and Pakistani officials, including Talal Chaudhry and other ministry officials.

Key Points:

  • 84,769 Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan since April 2023.
  • 25,000 ACC card holders have been sent back in the second phase.
  • Joint Committee proposal for refugee return discussed by Afghan Minister Nooruddin Azizi.
  • Pakistan’s One Document Regime policy for legal entry through visas for education, treatment, and tourism.

Policy Highlight:

Chaudhry reaffirmed that undocumented immigrants remain a concern for Pakistan, and the government has set a 2023 deadline for implementing a documentation system for all foreign nationals entering the country.

 
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