Pakistan’s deportation campaign against Afghan refugees has thrown them into a state of anxiety. Those being expelled include vulnerable groups women, children, journalists, and human rights defenders, many of whom now face serious risks under Taliban rule. These include persecution, economic instability, and lack of access to education and healthcare. Refugees report feeling distressed and fearful, citing the lack of safety and livelihood prospects awaiting them in Afghanistan. Amid growing tensions, Pakistani authorities enforced a March 31, 2025, deadline for undocumented Afghan refugees to leave the country. Since then, a mass deportation campaign has unfolded, According to Amnesty International at least 844,499 Afghans were forcibly returned between September 2023 and February 2025. While some Afghans have returned voluntarily, many continue to live in fear and uncertainty, unsure of what the future holds.