Pakistan's government crackdown on undocumented migrants and large-scale deportations to Afghanistan poses a risk of radicalization for those forcibly expelled, experts and analysts warned. Over 250,000 Afghans have left Pakistan recently, facing mistreatment and harsh conditions upon returning to Afghanistan. Analyst Zahid Hussain emphasized that such mistreatment could fuel hatred for Pakistan and potentially lead to radicalization among the affected individuals. The forced expulsions may strain relations between the two countries and contribute to a new wave of animosity, challenging the government's policy. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar attributed the deportations to an increase in violence in Pakistan, citing attacks by groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Abdullah Khan of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies expressed concerns that the forced returns could lead to more attacks by the TTP across the country. The abrupt deportations without sufficient preparation may result in increased tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan, providing an opportunity for militant groups to exploit the situation.
