The repatriation of Afghan migrants from Balochistan continues, with official data revealing that more than 261,000 individuals have returned to Afghanistan since 1 September 2025, according to government sources. The latest figures show that 261,725 Afghan migrants have been sent back across the border over the past months. Quetta accounted for the largest number, with 99,958 individuals repatriated from the provincial capital alone.
Officials said that 42,577 Afghan migrants were returned from Chaghi, 33,225 from Pishin, and 19,712 from Chaman, marking significant movements through the border districts. The repatriation process has also been active in other parts of the province, with 26,528 individuals returning from Killa Saifullah, 15,714 from Loralai, 22,955 from Killa Abdullah, and 1,026 from Mastung.
According to the sources, among those repatriated, 199,053 individuals were residing illegally in Pakistan. Meanwhile, 60,094 migrants held valid Proof of Registration (PoR) cards but were included in the organised return process.
Authorities further stated that Balochistan had hosted approximately 900,000 Afghan migrants, including 313,000 registered refugees, while more than 500,000 individuals were unregistered and residing across various districts of the province.
Officials reaffirmed that the repatriation process remains structured, monitored and in line with government policy aimed at documenting foreign residents and regulating cross-border movement. They added that the provincial administration continues to coordinate with federal agencies to ensure that the return process is orderly and compliant with humanitarian norms.
