Over 13,000 Afghan Migrants Deported in 10 Days, Reports Pak Media
Radio Pakistan reported that 13,815 Afghan migrants have been deported from Pakistan in the past 10 days.
The state-run media stated that since the initiation of the deportation plan for Afghan migrants, over 620,000 Afghans have been returned to their country.
According to a report by Radio Pakistan, from Tuesday, 11 June, to Friday, 21 June, 5,014 men, 4,087 women, and 4,714 Afghan children have been deported from Pakistan.
The media outlet reported that a total of 620,981 Afghan migrants, including women and children, have been deported from Pakistan over the past nine months.
Pakistan began the deportation programme for Afghan migrants in October 2023. Islamabad has announced its intention to deport all undocumented migrants from the country.
Earlier, Pakistan's Interior Minister stated that all possible efforts have been made to secure the country's borders and prevent illegal border crossings and human trafficking.