KABUL (Pajhwok): A total of 708 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons returned to the country this week, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) said. In a statement, the ministry said 405 returnees entered Afghanistan through the Spin Boldak crossing, while another 303 returned via Torkham after serving varying prison terms in Pakistan. The ministry added that the returnees received humanitarian assistance before being transferred to their respective areas.
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LocationTorkham
TopicDiplomacy
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Updated2026-11-12 08:07:01
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Over 700 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons return home
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2026-11-12 12:32:58
Over 700 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons return home