In a significant humanitarian move, 155 Afghan prisoners were released from Pakistani jails over the past week and safely returned to Afghanistan, officials confirmed on Thursday. The returnees received urgent aid at the border before being sent to their home provinces for reintegration programs. 🛂💼
This follows the repatriation of 426 Afghan inmates last week, signaling a broader effort to address the plight of Afghan nationals abroad. With an estimated 6 million Afghans living overseas—mostly in Iran and Pakistan—the Afghan government continues to urge its citizens to return and help rebuild the nation after decades of conflict. 🏗️🇦🇫
🔍 Why it matters: These releases come amid strained regional relations and highlight Kabul’s push to leverage diaspora skills for reconstruction. The Torkham border, partially reopened in March 2026, has become a critical transit point for returnees.
