Pakistan closes refugee villages, invalidates permits for Afghans
Summary
Pakistan has closed all 54 Afghan refugee villages and invalidated the renewal of Proof of Registration cards, affecting over a million Afghan residents amid strained diplomatic ties and recent military clashes.
Key Points
- Pakistan's government has closed all 54 Afghan refugee villages nationwide.
- Renewal of Proof of Registration (PoR) cards for Afghans ceased on June 30, invalidating existing permits.
- Over 1.5 million Afghans have left Pakistan since the start of the expulsion campaign in 2023.
- A ceasefire agreement was signed between Pakistan and the Taliban administration, with further talks planned in Istanbul.
