The Great Afghan Repatriation: A Nation in Transition
Published on: April 10, 2026, 11:57 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Approximately 175,000 Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan this year, contributing to over 2.1 million repatriations since 2023. While 1.4 million remain in Pakistan, ongoing efforts aim to address challenges including extremist threats, cross-border terrorism, and smuggling. Deportations were motivated by security and political factors, impacting Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.
