The True Post (Web News)The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been partially reopened, allowing the resumption of repatriation for undocumented Afghan nationals who have been residing illegally in Pakistan. The reopening comes after several days of closure due to administrative and security concerns that had temporarily halted cross-border movement.
According to officials, hundreds of Afghan families began crossing into Afghanistan soon after the border was reopened on Saturday morning. Pakistani authorities have set up verification points to ensure that only those individuals who lack valid immigration documents are repatriated. Security forces and immigration personnel have been deployed to maintain order and facilitate the process in coordination with Afghan border authorities.
The border closure earlier this week had created a backlog of Afghan nationals waiting near Torkham, many of whom had been living in Pakistan for years without legal documentation. Local sources reported that the reopening has eased congestion in the area, with buses and trucks once again transporting returnees and their belongings across the frontier.
Government officials reiterated that the repatriation drive is aimed at ensuring compliance with national immigration laws while maintaining humanitarian standards. Temporary camps have been set up near the border to provide returning families with food, water, and basic medical assistance before their departure.
Meanwhile, Afghan authorities have confirmed the arrival of returning citizens and said they are coordinating with humanitarian organizations to manage the influx. The partial reopening of Torkham has been welcomed by both sides as a step toward easing tensions and restoring regulated movement along the key border crossing.
Pakistan hosts an estimated 3.5 million Afghan nationals, including over 1.7 million undocumented individuals. Authorities have reaffirmed that the repatriation process will continue in phases, emphasizing that legal Afghan residents and registered refugees will not be affected.
