763 Afghans freed from Pakistani prisons, return home

At least 763 Afghan citizens, previously detained in Pakistani prisons for lacking proper documentation, have been released and returned to Afghanistan this week. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) confirmed the numbers on Saturday.

The repatriation effort saw a significant number of individuals crossing back into Afghanistan. The Torkham border crossing facilitated the return of 230 people, while the Spin Boldak crossing saw 533 individuals return home. These individuals had been held for various reasons, primarily related to their immigration status and the absence of valid legal documents.

Upon their arrival in Afghanistan, the returnees were processed by the authorities. The ministry stated that all individuals were registered and provided with essential humanitarian assistance. Following this, they were transferred to their respective provinces of origin to reconnect with their families and communities.