Pakistan considers US proposal to facilitate Afghan deportations

Pakistan is examining a United States government proposal to deport Afghan citizens through Pakistani territory. The foreign ministry confirmed that officials are reviewing all relevant aspects of the matter in consultation with stakeholders, expressing hope for a mutually agreeable solution.

This development follows a US federal court decision that blocked certain deportation plans for Afghan immigrants. Reports indicate that over 150 Afghans, including individuals who assisted the US military prior to the fall of Kabul, were slated for deportation via Pakistan as part of an immigration crackdown.

Meanwhile, the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have expressed serious concern regarding these US deportation plans. The situation occurs amid strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, following previous border clashes and ongoing repatriation policies in Pakistan targeting Afghan citizens without visas.