Mass exodus of Afghan refugees from Pakistan as deportation deadline approaches

Thousands of Afghan refugees and migrants in Pakistan are rushing to return home ahead of a government-imposed deadline to leave the country, which expires on October 31. The Pakistani government claims that there are over four million foreigners living in the country, with the majority being Afghan nationals who sought refuge over the past four decades. The government has set up deportation centers and is facing criticism from rights groups and the United Nations for its decision to evict the refugees. The situation in Afghanistan remains dangerous, and the deportation of Afghan refugees exposes them to significant security risks.