Pakistan’s Shock Move: One Million Afghans Face Deportation
Pakistan’s Interior Ministry issued a controversial Special Regulatory Order (SRO) on July 31, 2025, declaring all Proof of Registration (PoR) cards held by Afghan nationals as expired. This effectively renders over one million Afghan refugees residing legally in Pakistan as undocumented.
The SRO, reported by Dawn News, states that the PoR cards lost their validity on June 30, 2025. This means those holding these cards are now considered to be living in Pakistan illegally.
This sudden move has sparked widespread concern amongst humanitarian organizations and rights groups. The implications for the affected Afghans, many of whom have lived in Pakistan for years, are severe and uncertain.
The mass deportation order raises serious humanitarian concerns, potentially triggering a refugee crisis with far-reaching regional implications. The international community is watching closely as Pakistan grapples with this complex situation. The long-term impact on regional stability and human rights remains to be seen.
