Pakistani media outlets report a massive surge in the deportation of undocumented Afghan migrants through the Torkham border crossing. Nearly six thousand individuals are being sent back to Afghanistan daily as police operations intensify across the country, targeting those without valid visas.
The widespread crackdown has prompted many Afghan families to leave Pakistan voluntarily before facing arrest. Under a newly implemented system, registered individuals are transported directly to the border using official buses to ensure they do not return to Pakistani cities, leading to a significant increase in daily border crossings.
Meanwhile, the border closure for commercial transport has sparked severe protests from business communities facing millions in losses. The UNHCR reports that over 530,000 Afghan migrants have returned in the first half of 2026, warning that this unprecedented influx is severely straining Afghanistan's already fragile humanitarian services.
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