Afghanistan, Aug. 6 -- Pakistan will begin deporting Afghan refugees holding expired temporary residency cards starting September, citing security concerns and pressure on national resources, officials confirmed.
The Government of Pakistan has officially announced that it will begin deporting Afghan refugees holding expired temporary residence cards starting from September 1, 2025.
This decision was finalized during a high-level meeting held earlier this week as part of the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), a national strategy aimed at addressing illegal migration, citing security concerns and increasing pressure on national resources.
According to Radio Pakistan, nearly one million Afghan refugees with expired cards are at ri...