Pakistan plans to deport Afghan refugees amid safety concerns over Taliban reprisals

Pakistan plans to deport Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers, raising concerns about their safety if returned to Afghanistan. This decision follows a crackdown on undocumented Afghans and comes amid the suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program by President Trump. The deportation process will occur in three phases. First, Afghan Citizens Card holders will be relocated from Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Next, those with Proof of Registration Cards will be repatriated, while legal Afghan refugees can stay until June 30, 2025. The move has alarmed international agencies, as many Afghans fear Taliban reprisals. Over 3 million Afghan refugees live in Pakistan, with many awaiting resettlement in the US. The situation has intensified fears for those who worked with US forces.