Breaking News
Pakistan Kicks Off Mass Afghan Deportation as Deadline Hits
Pakistan has begun forcibly deporting undocumented Afghan migrants after its November 1 amnesty deadline expired, marking one of South Asia’s largest refugee crackdowns. Authorities report 10,000+ Afghans were detained in 48 hours, with convoys of buses already moving toward border crossings amid rising tensions with the Taliban government.
Key Developments
📌 Current Situation
- Detentions: Over 7,000 Afghans rounded up nationwide since Friday—official tallies still climbing.
- Deportations: At least 3,000 shipped to Spin Boldak this weekend, more headed to Torkham.
- Raids: Islamabad cops hit thousands of homes—12,000+ searched, families hauled out.
📅 Timeline of Events
- Sept 2023: Pakistan tells 1.7 million undocumented Afghans to pack up or face the boot.
- March 1, 2025: Taliban begs for more time—Pakistan says no dice.
- March 31: Deadline drops at midnight—crackdown’s on.
- April 1: Mass arrests and busloads kick into gear.
Why Pakistan’s Going Hard
3 Official Lines
- Security Fears: Blames Afghan nationals for fueling TTP attacks—Pakistan’s own Taliban problem.
- Economic Strain: Half a million poured in since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover—too much to handle.
- Political Play: Flexing muscle ahead of elections—tough-on-migrants sells votes.
Human Cost
- Refugees: Over 600,000 registered with UNHCR, now sweating deportation.
- Asylum Seekers: 200,000 with cases pending—stuck in limbo.
- Second-Gen: 300,000+ born in Pakistan—facing a country they’ve never known.
Taliban’s Pushback & Border Mess
Kabul’s Take
- Calls it “unacceptable”—shuts down trade routes, hitting Pakistan’s wallet.
Border Breakdown
- Torkham’s a zoo—20-hour waits, folks freezing in -5°C camps.
- Smugglers cashing in—$300 bribes to dodge the chaos, per AP reports.
International Outcry
- UNHCR: Slams it as a breach of non-refoulement—don’t send ‘em back to danger.
- US State Dept: Flags the risk to women activists—Taliban’s no safe haven.
- HRW: Video evidence shows teargas blasting at detention centers—ugly scenes.
How to Track & Help
- ⚠ Stick to legit updates—@UNHCRPakistan and Digital Fox Media Website to get the real time updates.
- 💙 Chip in—International Rescue Committee’s rushing aid to the border.
- ✊ Raise your voice—#StopForcedReturns petition’s at 400,000 signatures and counting.
