325 Afghan migrants return home after release from Pakistani prisons

A total of 325 Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan after being released from detention centres and prisons in Pakistan, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said on Thursday.

In a statement, the ministry said the returnees included families, children and individuals who had been detained in Pakistan for varying periods and for different reasons.

According to the ministry, 156 migrants entered Afghanistan through the Torkham crossing in eastern Nangarhar province, while another 169 returned via the Spin Boldak crossing in southern Kandahar province.

The ministry said the returnees were registered at reception and transit centres before being transported to their home provinces with assistance from partner organisations.

The latest returns come as Afghan migrants in Pakistan continue to face arrests, detentions and deportations, with many affected by documentation and residency-related issues.