Pakistan has intensified its deportation of Afghan refugees in Chaman under the third stage of the Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan. With the government refusing to extend Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, thousands are losing their legal status overnight. Footage shows trucks loaded with belongings as families leave homes they’ve lived in for decades. The UN has called for an immediate halt to forced returns, warning of arrests and detentions. Over 1.3 million Afghans have already been repatriated since 2023, sparking growing international criticism and straining Pakistan–Afghanistan relations.
Monday, November 17, 2025
