Afghanistan, April 4 -- Following Pakistan's announcement to end the deadline for Afghan refugees to return, 153 Afghan refugees voluntarily crossed the Torkham border back to Afghanistan. This decision aligns with the government's policy of encouraging dignified repatriation, rather than forcible expulsion.

Pakistani officials established two designated transit points to facilitate the return of refugees. One in the Khyber tribal region and the other in Peshawar. These points are part of the government's effort to ensure the process runs smoothly and refugees are not harmed during their journey home.

The Pakistani government emphasized that no refugees were forcibly expelled from the country. The authorities have consistently stated that...