Over 860,000 Afghans left Pakistan since September 2023

Pakistan's repatriation of Afghan refugees continues, with over 860,000 Afghans leaving since September 2023. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border crossings saw over half a million entries into Afghanistan. The second phase, initiated on April 1st, follows the voluntary return deadline for Afghan Citizen Card holders. While some departed voluntarily, others faced deportation, with transit camps facilitating the process from Punjab and Islamabad.