In a significant move, the Pakistani government has closed 28 Afghan refugee camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, part of a broader crackdown on illegal foreign residents as security and economic concerns mount. Camps in major districts including Peshawar, Nowshera, and Hangu were affected, with authorities instructed to return all assets to local administrations. Pakistan currently hosts over 1.7 million registered Afghan refugees, and the recent repatriation initiative is expected to drive many Afghans back home amid intensifying enforcement measures. This development underscores Pakistan’s complex relationship with Afghan refugees and highlights the challenges in managing cross-border migration, with implications for regional stability and security in South Asia.