Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Afghan Refugees Seek Three-Month Return Deadline
Many Afghan people living in Pakistan want the governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan to talk and solve problems together.
They say they need three months to go back to Afghanistan slowly and safely.
Right now, they are having a hard time because they are being sent back quickly and their special cards that let them stay in Pakistan are not working anymore.
Some people who help refugees say everyone should have time to pack up and leave without being rushed.
The Taliban, who are in charge in Afghanistan, also said Pakistan should treat the refugees nicely and not arrest them.
They want the United Nations to help make sure the refugees are safe and have what they need when they go back.
Afghan refugees in Pakistan request a three-month deadline for orderly return to Afghanistan.
Rapid deportations and invalid PoR cards are causing significant difficulties for refugees.
Refugee rights activists emphasize the need for a voluntary, gradual return process.
Taliban urges Pakistan to respect refugee rights and stop arrests and harassment.
International organizations are called upon to support the return process and prevent a humanitarian crisis.
- Who
- Afghan refugees in Pakistan, Pakistani government, Afghan authorities, Taliban, UN
- What
- Request for three-month deadline to return to Afghanistan
- When
- Current situation, with recent Taliban statement
- Where
- Pakistan and Afghanistan
- Why
- To avoid humanitarian crisis and ensure orderly return
- Refugee Request
- Three-month deadline for orderly return
- Current Situation
- Rapid deportations causing difficulties
- PoR Cards
- Invalid, affecting many refugees
- Taliban Stance
- Urges respect for refugee rights
- International Involvement
- Support needed for voluntary return
- Key Activist
- Allah Mir Miakhail
- Key Spokesperson
- Hamdullah Fitrat