In an ongoing effort to address the issue of illegal Afghan residents, a significant number have voluntarily returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan.

As of January 9, 2024, a total of 913 Afghan citizens, including 224 men, 197 women, and 492 children, have left for their homeland.

The repatriation process, initiated before the recent announcement by the Pakistani government, aims to curb illegal residency.

#Repatriation of illegal #Afghans from #Pakistan intensifies!

On Jan 9 alone, 913 #Afghan citizens, incl. 224 men, 197 women & 492 children, headed back. Total now stands at 463,712.

The journey continues.#SamaaTV pic.twitter.com/v2MGOtwWzQ
— SAMAA TV (@SAMAATV) January 10, 2024

The total number of Afghan nationals returning to Afghanistan has now reached 463,712, with the repatriation efforts showing no signs of slowing down.

To facilitate the return, 38 vehicles have been employed, transporting 62 families back to their home country.

The commitment to managing and addressing the issue of illegal residency remains a priority for both Pakistan and Afghanistan.