Islamabad, Sept. 5 -- Afghan migrants living in Pakistan have reported a sharp rise in forced deportations after the expiry of the government's deadline on August 31, Tolo News reported.

Community representatives and migrants said the Pakistani authorities have intensified removals, leaving many families in distress.

Mir Miakhil, a representative of Afghan migrants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighted the anxiety among families, stating, "People are extremely anxious because they have been doing business here for nearly forty years, and dismantling everything in such a short period is impossible."

Afghan residents further claimed that despite repeated appeals for leniency, the deportations have accelerated.

"Not only did they not halt t...