QUETTA: The repatriation of Afghan refugees from Balochistan is ongoing with official data indicating that more than 261,000 refugees have been returned to Afghanistan since September 1 2025.
Government officials state that 99,958 Afghan refugees have come back from Quetta with 42,577 repatriated from Chagai. Pishin noted 33,225 returns and 19,712 refugees have arrived back from Chaman.
Other areas similarly experienced return movements: 26,528 from Qila Saifullah, 15,714 from Loralai 22,955 from Qila Abdullah and 1,026, from Mastung.
Among those sent back 199,953 were unlawfully living in Pakistan whereas 60,094 possessed Proof of Registration (PoR) cards.
According to the authorities, a total of 900,000 Afghan refugees had moved to Balochistan. Around 313,000 of these were documented, whereas more than 500,000 were living without documentation.
The return of refugees is a sign of the continued talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to control the flow of refugees and make sure that the returns are done in an orderly manner.
48-Hour ultimatum issued for Afghan refugees, repatriation in Hangu
The local administration in Hangu has announced the return of Afghan refugees and has set a two-day period for voluntary repatriation.
Public notifications were made at Main Bazaar, Adda Mosque, and various other mosques in the area to inform residents about the Afghan refugees’ return process.
According to SHO Mahmood Khan, these announcements were made under the direction of the district administration and police to ensure a smooth implementation.
Afghan refugees have been advised to complete all necessary preparations within the two-day timeframe.
Property owners have also been instructed to ensure that their Afghan tenants vacate the rented premises promptly.
Authorities emphasized the need for cooperation from both refugees and landlords to facilitate an orderly process.
According to official data from 2023 till now almost 1.4 million Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan.
The process of repatriation of refugees in Afghanistan has accelerated, under which about 12,000 Afghan refugees returned home from Iran and Pakistan in a single day.
According Afghan High Commission for Refugees, 11,855 people from 2,102 Afghan families returned to their homeland from Iran and Pakistan in a single day. The commission said that the returning refugees are being provided with temporary housing, food, water, medical facilities, and transport services so that they can get initial assistance.
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