# Why Pakistan is Mass Deporting Afghans

Pakistan has launched a mass deportation campaign targeting undocumented Afghan refugees, citing security and economic strain. The move affects an estimated 1.7 million Afghans, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and straining bilateral relations with Afghanistan.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/7/11/whats-behind-pakistans-mass-deportation-of-afghans?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:11:55 +0000