A total of 469,545 Afghan nationals who were residing illegally in Pakistan have embarked on the journey of repatriation by January 16, 2024.
This ongoing process marks a substantial effort to address the issue of undocumented Afghan residents in Pakistan.
Among those departing, 616 Afghan citizens bid farewell to Pakistan on January 16, 2024. The group included 179 men, 124 women, and 313 children, all eager to return to their homeland.
Update on #Afghan repatriation: As of Jan 16, 2024, 469,545 illegal #Afghans have left #Pakistan.
— SAMAA TV (@SAMAATV) January 17, 2024
Today alone, 616 citizens, including 179 men, 124 women, and 313 children, returned home. #SamaaTV pic.twitter.com/V3VRFPEYhi
The repatriation initiative, involving 38 vehicles carrying 68 families, signals a collaborative effort between the two nations to facilitate the safe and voluntary return of Afghan nationals to Afghanistan.