Pakistan says its planned deportation of 1.7 million Afghan migrants will be ‘phased and orderly’

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to deport all illegal immigrants, including 1.7 million Afghans, in a phased and orderly manner. The statement aims to address concerns and fears among Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The policy is not specifically targeted at Afghans, but applies to all illegal individuals in the country. Amnesty International and the UN have expressed concerns about the policy, emphasising the importance of voluntary and dignified returns for refugees.