Pakistan's Ministry of Interior enacted an 'Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan' on September 26, 2023. In response, UNHCR and IOM have been collecting data on the arrest, detention, and deportation of Afghan nationals. IOM deployed 14 border monitors at key border crossing points between April and June 2026 to monitor the flow of Afghan nationals.

The ongoing repatriation plan by Pakistan poses significant protection and human rights concerns for Afghan populations. Humanitarian funding for the response remains well below requirements.

The repatriation plan is leading to the arrest, detention, and deportation of Afghan nationals from Pakistan. The country already hosts a large number of refugees and internally displaced persons.

The specific numbers of individuals arrested, detained, or deported under the repatriation plan are not detailed in the provided excerpts. Information on the conditions faced by returnees or the humanitarian needs arising from these movements is also not covered.