In a sharp escalation of deportation measures, police in Kalat — a city in Pakistan’s Balochistan province — have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Afghan migrants, demanding they return to Afghanistan or face strict legal consequences.
The directive, announced Monday by local authorities, has sparked panic among migrant communities. The federal government has yet to comment on the move.
The warning comes amid growing unease among Afghans in Pakistan, especially after the Interior Ministry reportedly halted visa renewals three weeks ago.
In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, security agencies have identified the involvement of several Afghan nationals in carrying out and facilitating acts of terrorism within the country. As a result, the government has intensified its crackdown on illegal Afghan residents, leading to the deportation of those found without proper documentation or suspected of having links to militant groups. Authorities have stated that these measures are necessary to ensure national security and curb cross-border terrorism, as evidence suggests that networks operating from across the Afghan border have been actively involved in destabilizing Pakistan. The deportation drive is part of a broader counter-terrorism strategy aimed at safeguarding public safety and maintaining peace in the country.