The Taliban’s High Commission for Addressing Migrant Issues announced that 4320 Afghan migrants were deported from Pakistan on Friday, just one day before the arrival of Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Kabul for high-level talks with Taliban officials.
According to the commission, 3100 migrants entered Afghanistan via the Torkham border crossing, while 1220 crossed through Spin Boldak. On the same day, Iran also deported 494 Afghan nationals—comprising 122 families—via the Islam Qala crossing.
The commission stated that a total of 6351000 Afghanis in humanitarian aid was distributed to support the returning migrants. Additionally, 1606 of the deportees were relocated to various provinces, including Ghazni, Baghlan, Kunduz, Balkh, Jowzjan, Logar, Paktia, and Paktika.
The mass deportations come amid escalating tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan, primarily over security concerns and the treatment of Afghan migrants. The migrant issue is expected to be a key item on the agenda during discussions between the Taliban leadership and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
Dar arrived in Kabul early Saturday, leading a senior delegation that includes Mohammad Sadiq Khan, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, along with other top officials. This marks his first official visit to Afghanistan since assuming the role of Foreign Minister.
