Pakistan's Deportation of Afghan Refugees Raises Concerns and Tensions

Pakistan's decision to deport over 1.5 million Afghan refugees and migrants has strained relations with Afghanistan, with more than 200,000 Afghans crossing into Afghanistan since the government deadline ended. Pakistan claims most Afghans left voluntarily, but Kabul criticizes the move as "unilateral" and "humiliating." Islamabad blames Afghan fighters and migrants for armed attacks inside Pakistan, particularly by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it says enjoys safe havens in Afghanistan. Analysts suggest that Pakistan's frustration with the TTP has led to the expulsion of Afghans as a pressure tactic, while others argue it is ethically wrong and exacerbates existing problems.