Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan announced that Islamabad is carefully reviewing a proposal by the United States to transfer and deport Afghan nationals through Pakistan.
The remarks follow a temporary halt by a US federal court on plans to deport dozens of Afghan nationals. The administration of Donald Trump intends to deport more than 150 Afghan citizens, with US media reporting plans to transfer them first to Pakistan before sending them back to Afghanistan.
During a weekly press briefing, the Pakistani spokesperson stated that all dimensions of the proposal are being evaluated in consultation with relevant stakeholders, expressing hope for an acceptable solution for all sides.
Khan also rejected claims by the Taliban government regarding civilian casualties from Pakistani operations, asserting that such narratives do not absolve the Taliban of preventing cross-border attacks.
The Pakistani official claimed that attacks originating from Afghan territory have resulted in more than 3,500 deaths, including over 1,400 in 2026 alone.
He emphasized that Pakistan seeks coordinated international efforts to counter cross-border terrorism threats, noting that Pakistan's foreign minister raised the issue in talks with British Security Minister Dan Jarvis.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
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