Afghan Refugees in Pakistan | Fear, Forced Returns and what’s next? | Pak Army | Border Repatriation

#pakistannews #afghanistannews #refugees #afghanrefugees Afghan refugees are caught between two fears: an uncertain future in Pakistan due to expired legal status, and hardship in Afghanistan due to economic collapse and restrictions. Over 2.4 million Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan between September 2023 and May 2026, while an estimated 1.6 million still remain in the country, according to UNHCR Pakistan spokesperson Qaiser Afridi as cited by analyst Fida Adeel. Most returnees are crossing through major border points at Chaman-Spin Boldak and Torkham. Pakistan had previously issued 1.3 million Proof of Registration (POR) cards in 2007 and 880,000 Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC) to Afghan refugees. Both documents have now expired, and under current Pakistani law, all remaining Afghan refugees are considered undocumented. Iran has also seen between 1 to 1.6 million Afghans return home in the same period. The mass resettlement is placing immense strain on Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, which is already dealing with economic challenges, unemployment, and limited public services. For many returnees, the fear of hunger, poverty, lack of healthcare, and unemployment looms large. Women and girls face additional concerns due to bans on female education and employment, along with restrictions on media and reported human rights violations since the Taliban takeover in 2021. A separate group of Afghans who fled after 2021 and sought relocation to third countries are also facing roadblocks, as the U.S. and Germany have suspended resettlement and political asylum programs. The situation highlights the urgent need for broader international cooperation to support vulnerable Afghan refugees. Watch the full analysis by Fida Adeel for a deeper breakdown of the crisis and its humanitarian impact. Disclaimer: This video contains analysis and statistics referenced from UNHCR Pakistan via spokesperson Qaiser Afridi as presented by analyst Fida Adeel. Figures are based on available reports up to May 2026 and may change over time. This content is for informational and journalistic purposes only and does not represent an official position of any government or organization. Keywords: Afghan refugees, Pakistan deportation, Afghan refugees return to Afghanistan, UNHCR Pakistan, Chaman border, Torkham border, POR card, ACC card, Taliban government, Afghan humanitarian crisis, Afghan women education ban, Afghan refugee crisis 2026, Fida Adeel analysis, Afghan refugees third country resettlement, US asylum ban, Germany asylum policy pak Afghan border