As many as 868 families, comprising 1,847 people, were deported to Afghanistan through various border crossings on Tuesday, local media reported this week, citing a statement issued by the Taliban regime.
Taliban deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat stated that 772 families, including 1,479 people, returned to Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing.
As many as nine families returned to Afghanistan through the Spin Boldak border crossing, 47 families through the Nimroz border crossing, and 40 families through the Islam Qala border crossing in Herat, according to the statement, Afghanistan-based newspaper 8AM Media, also known as Hasht-e-Subh Daily, reported.
Earlier this month, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in its latest report, stated that Afghan migrants' return and deportation from Pakistan continued at a high level during the first quarter of 2026, Afghanistan-based Tolo News reported.
During the first quarter of 2026, 174,972 Afghans returned to Afghanistan, of whom 89 per cent returned willingly, while 11 per cent were deported, as per the report.
Pakistan has continued deportation of undocumented Afghans since 2023 despite facing criticism from human rights organisations and the United Nations.
