Hundreds of police officers entered a slum in Karachi, Pakistan at midnight, surrounding the homes of Afghan migrants and demanding immigration papers to prove legal residence. Those without documents faced detention in Pakistani prisons and deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The raid followed the Pakistani government’s decision to deport over a million Afghan migrants living illegally in the country. While officials claim the crackdown applies to all foreign citizens, it is believed to primarily target Afghans. The move reflects the increasing hostility between Pakistan and the Taliban as they clash over extremist groups operating across their borders. The strained relationship between the two countries risks destabilizing the already volatile region. Afghans living in Pakistan illegally now face a difficult choice between returning to Afghanistan, where they fear persecution, or remaining in Pakistan and facing harassment. The deportation policy has drawn criticism from human rights groups who argue that sending Afghans back could put them at risk. Despite the Taliban’s promise of amnesty, human rights monitors have documented numerous abuses against former government officials. Pakistan, which has not signed the Geneva Convention on refugees, justifies the policy as necessary to protect against extremist violence. This crackdown on Afghan migrants reflects similar actions taken in the past and has forced thousands of Afghans back to their home country. However, due to economic and political crises, it remains unclear how Pakistan will handle the mass repatriation of refugees. During this difficult time, Afghan migrants in Pakistan face uncertainty and fear as they try to navigate their future.