Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Pakistan Releases 350 Afghan Detainees Amid Expulsion Concerns
Pakistan released 350 Afghans from its prisons and sent them back to Afghanistan.
These people included women, children, and elderly individuals.
Some of the Afghans had legal papers, but were still detained.
They were sent back through a border crossing.
Some of the people said they were treated badly, and that their money and phones were taken away.
Some also said they left their families and businesses behind.
Pakistan released 350 Afghan detainees, including women and children, in the last 24 hours.
The detainees were handed over to Afghan authorities at the Torkham border crossing.
Some detainees were arrested despite possessing valid immigration documents.
Deportees reported mistreatment by Pakistani authorities, including theft of money and belongings.
Many deportees left family members and businesses behind in Pakistan.
- Who
- 350 Afghan detainees and Pakistani authorities.
- What
- Pakistan released 350 Afghan detainees.
- When
- Within the last 24 hours.
- Where
- Pakistan (detention), Torkham border crossing (release).
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
Pakistani Authorities
Deportees and Afghan Community
Legal vs. Humanitarian
Pakistani Authorities
Enforcement of Immigration Laws
Deportees and Afghan Community
Concerns about human rights and due process during detentions and deportations.
- Detainees Released
- 350 Afghan Nationals
- Included
- Women, children, and elderly
- Border Crossing
- Torkham
- Reported Mistreatment
- Yes
- Valid Documents
- Some detainees had them
