INTERNATIONAL — June 20, 2026
Pakistan Prime Minister Says 2.4 Million Migrants Deported to Afghanistan
The Pakistani prime minister described the process as gradual and orderly while stressing the need for stability in Afghanistan. International organizations have reported violations including arbitrary detentions and family separations during the deportations.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Khaama Press — 2 min read
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that at least 2.4 million migrants have been deported to Afghanistan from September 2023 to June 2026. The process, according to the prime minister, was conducted gradually and in an orderly manner. He added that the deportations respected the human dignity of those being returned.
The statement comes amid reports from international organizations about problems faced by Afghan migrants in Pakistan. These organizations have reported human rights violations as well as arbitrary detentions. Family separations have also been noted in connection with the enforcement of deportation policies.
The United Nations Development Programme stated that Afghanistan faces one of the largest displacement crises in the world. Separately, Amnesty International stated that millions of Afghan refugees are being deported globally. Those deported face arbitrary detentions, family separations, and human rights violations upon return to Afghanistan.
Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need for a peaceful, stable, and economically viable Afghanistan. Such conditions, he said, are necessary for sustainable refugee returns. The prime minister made these remarks while addressing the situation of refugees and migrants. He highlighted the challenges associated with large-scale returns to Afghanistan.
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Reliability assessment
The report centers on a direct on-record statement by named Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding deportations; this attribution is concrete and corroborated across two outlets. The verifiable fact is that the PM made the statement, regardless of the underlying deportation figures.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Amu TV: "claimed in his message" and "while international organizations speak of human rights violations" contrast the official statement with critical reports to imply insincerity; "intensified the process of forcibly deporting" and "one of the most severe humanitarian crises" use loaded phrasing that frames Pakistan's actions negatively and amplifies the crisis.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
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Where reports agree
- Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif publicly addressed deportations of Afghan migrants on World Refugee Day
- Deportations from Pakistan to Afghanistan have occurred since September 2023
- Afghanistan faces a major displacement and humanitarian crisis
Filed by 2 outlets
Amu TV
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Khaama Press
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International — Shehbaz Sharif, Afghan refugees, Pakistan deportations, World Refugee Day, UNDP
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