Kabul, Feb 17 (NationPress) The forced deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan via the Torkham crossing has intensified ahead of Ramzan, according to local media reports on Tuesday.

Reports indicate that police raids on residences, mistreatment, and adverse living conditions have made life increasingly challenging for Afghan migrants in Pakistan, as reported by Afghanistan's Tolo News.

Hamesh Gul, who was deported to Afghanistan along with his family after nearly five decades, lamented the loss of all his hard-earned possessions left behind in Pakistan.

He stated, "They even cut off electricity to our neighborhood, shuttered schools for our children, and blocked our SIM cards. They demolished our shops with loaders, treated us very poorly, and we were compelled to abandon everything we had - our property, our livelihoods, and our lives."

Afghan migrants expressed that the holy month of Ramzan was disregarded by Pakistan, asserting that they were forcibly expelled.

Sediqullah, another deportee, remarked, "Pakistani police treat Afghan migrants very harshly. They did not even consider the significance of Ramadan and ignored international refugee guidelines, acting in violation of numerous international laws."

Nisar Ahmad, who was recently sent back from Pakistan, shared, "I was born in Pakistan and was pursuing my studies, which are now left unfinished. We worked in the marketplace, but they prohibited us from continuing. Life became exceedingly difficult for us."

Local officials in Nangarhar reported that approximately 800 migrant families return each day, with assistance being provided to Afghan returnees, along with support and aid initiatives.

Earlier in January, several Afghan refugees in Pakistan appealed to the Pakistani government and Afghan authorities to resolve ongoing issues through dialogue and allow them adequate time for a dignified return to Afghanistan.

These refugees indicated that the swift deportations and escalating pressure have created severe challenges for Afghan residents. Haji Nazar, one of the refugees, urged the Pakistani government to grant them a three-month timeframe to facilitate an orderly return to Afghanistan, as reported by Tolo News.

"The Pakistani government should allow us a three-month period for an orderly and gradual return to our homeland. Currently, Afghans face many hardships," Haji Nazar expressed.

Activists advocating for refugee rights emphasized that the return process must be voluntary, gradual, and supported by international organizations to avert a new humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Another activist, Ali Reza Karimi, highlighted that many Afghan refugees are deprived of fundamental human rights and live in uncertainty due to the lack of valid identity documentation.