Repatriation of POR-holding Afghans to begin from Sept 1
Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: The federal interior ministry has announced the initiation of the repatriation process for Afghan nationals holding Proof of Registration cards from September 1, 2025.
According to the notification, the voluntary repatriation of PoR cardholders will begin immediately, while the organized return of all remaining registered Afghan refugees will commence from September 1, 2025.
The directive, issued after a high-level meeting, outlines a detailed operational framework to facilitate the process.
The return of Afghan Citizen Card holders, meanwhile, will continue as per the already issued guidelines under the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will work in collaboration with international organizations, including the Afghan government, UNHCR, and others, to ensure a coordinated repatriation process.
