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More than 165,000 Afghans have fled Pakistan since the government issued an ultimatum to leave or face arrest and deportation. This ultimatum was given to 1.7 million people a month ago. According to officials, over 129,000 have fled from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, while a total of 38,100 have crossed through Chaman in Balochistan. The majority of these individuals rushed to the border as the November 1 deadline approached and police opened up holding centers to detain those who were arrested.

Clearing the Queue:
Officials at Torkham, the country’s busiest border point in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, worked tirelessly to clear a queue of 28,000 people. This queue stretched for seven kilometers and it took them until the early hours of Thursday morning to clear it. Abdul Nasir Khan, the deputy commissioner of the border district, stated that the heavy numbers of illegal Afghans arrived at Torkham due to the approaching deadline. He added that while people can still return voluntarily, only 1,000 individuals are currently present at the border.

The Scale of the Crisis:
This mass exodus of Afghans from Pakistan is a result of the ultimatum given to them by the government. The number of people fleeing is quite staggering, with over 165,000 Afghans already leaving the country. The situation is particularly dire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where over 129,000 individuals have left so far. Additionally, 38,100 have crossed through Chaman in Balochistan. The authorities are working hard to manage the situation and ensure that those who are arrested are detained in holding centers.

Implications for Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations:
This mass exodus presents a significant challenge to the already troubled relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The issuance of the ultimatum by the Pakistani government has put strain on the bilateral ties between the two nations. The large number of Afghans leaving Pakistan reflects the tense situation and the urgency felt by these individuals to flee the country. The authorities on both sides of the border will need to work together to address the issue and ensure the safety and well-being of those affected.

Engaging the Reader
The mass exodus of Afghans from Pakistan has reached an alarming level with more than 165,000 people fleeing the country. This is a direct result of the government’s ultimatum, and the numbers continue to rise. Over 129,000 individuals have already left from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province alone, while another 38,100 have crossed through Chaman in Balochistan. The situation is dire, with the authorities working tirelessly to manage the influx of people and the detained individuals.

Source: Zawya.com.