QUETTA: Security forces have reported that 435 Afghan nationals arrested in Balochistan during September 2026 were sent back to their country. The arrests were made during 15 operations in the western part of the province.
The operations took place in Turbat, Dasht, Panjgur, Dalbandin and Mashkel. These areas lie close to the border, so they often see people crossing without proper papers.
According to the information shared, all those arrested were handed over to Afghanistan once the required steps were complete. Officials did not describe any case in which a detained person was kept back.
Security forces say they have a broad plan to deal with Afghans living in Pakistan without legal status. The aim is to find such people, complete the paperwork and return them home.
The statement also says many Afghans prefer to live in Pakistan because of economic problems back home. It blames the policies of the Taliban government for this. This is the claim of the security forces, and it has not been independently confirmed.
Lahore Police Speed Up Action
The effort is not limited to Balochistan. Lahore police have decided to move faster in sending back Afghan nationals who live in the city without legal status.
Police say 2,129 undocumented Afghan nationals have been arrested in Lahore this year. Of these, 2,093 were deported under government procedures.
Another 31 were sent to jail, and five were moved to holding centres. These numbers add up to the full total of arrests.
CCPO Gives Clear Orders
Lahore CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana has told divisional police superintendents to watch the repatriation process in person. He wants officers to stay closely involved instead of leaving the work to junior staff.
He said undocumented Afghan nationals are being sent back in line with government policy. Police have not announced a deadline for finishing the work.
The figures show action on two fronts. In Balochistan, security forces are working in remote border areas. In Lahore, police are dealing with a large city where many people live and work.
Together, the numbers show how many Afghans have been found without documents this year. They also show that most of those arrested have been deported rather than jailed.
Officials have not said when these drives will end. Residents in the affected areas may see more checks in the coming weeks.
Anyone living in Pakistan is expected to carry valid papers. Those without them can be arrested and sent back under existing rules.
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