Rawalpindi deports 4,700 Afghan nationals

In a significant milestone in the ongoing operation to repatriate Afghan nationals from Rawalpindi, law enforcement agencies have helped more than 4,500 Afghan citizens be deported over the past 11 months, reflecting a marked success in the authorities' enforcement efforts.

According to a report obtained from reliable sources concerning the removal of Afghan nationals from the district, the Rawalpindi police, Special Branch, and other law enforcement bodies, in collaboration with local residents, identified thousands of undocumented Afghan individuals residing illegally in the area.

Between January 6 and November 7, 2025, a total of 4,717 Afghan nationals were repatriated. Throughout the operation, 5,854 Afghan citizens were taken into custody. Following verification procedures, 1,094 individuals were released, while 43 Afghan nationals remain detained at the holding centre.

The report further indicates that 3,447 Afghan citizens have been registered in District Rawalpindi, and 269 applications have been received for resettlement cases. Of these, 22 humanitarian resettlement cases are currently under consideration.

In addition, 24 Afghan nationals were verified as ACC cardholders through NADRA and other federal institutions, while 671 individuals were identified as PoR (Proof of Registration) cardholders.

Having attained a major operational target, authorities in Rawalpindi have now intensified actions against undocumented Afghan residents.

Enhanced measures are being implemented through the use of human intelligence, technical surveillance, and social media monitoring to ensure the continued effectiveness of the repatriation campaign.