Quetta: Repatriation Afghan refugees were restored through the Chaman border on Friday after being suspended a day after the fatality Bomb explosion.
The process stopped Thursday when a powerful explosion broke out at a crowded taxi stand near Makehift shop in the border town, killing six people, officials said.
During the explosion, a large number of Afghan families gathered at the Parker-Afghan border and returned home. For safety, the authorities immediately suspended repatriation and evacuation from the area.
The movement was allowed to resume on Friday after security forces cleared the scene. Officials said the entire area was swept before Afghan refugees were allowed to approach the border crossing again.
The explosion claimed four lives Thursday night, while two injured later surrendered to their wounds.
Assistant Commissioner Chaman Imtiaz Baloch confirmed the explosion occurred near the Make Tame store in a taxi stall.
Eyewitness of local journalist Asghar Achakzai told dawn The powerful explosion left body was stained and the body parts were scattered.
Police said the initial investigation showed that explosives had been planted outside the store.
The Bal Road Provincial Government Department confirmed the casualties and ordered an investigation into the incident, urging citizens to cooperate with investigators. It vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Pakistan An unveiled drive Last year, undocumented Afghan nationals were repatriated with security concerns and strict border management needs.
According to government data, more than one million Afghans who do not have legal documents live in Pakistan. Since the implementation of the policy, dozens of Thourceant’s Beaady Beake have been repatriated through the Chaman and Torkham border crossing.
Officials said the campaign aims to ensure that only people with valid visas and refugee cards remain in Pakistan.
However, human rights groups criticized the policy as sudden and demanding, warning that many returns face an uncertain future in Afghanistan due to economic difficulties and access to essential services.
Published on September 20, 2025
