Pakistani security forces have arrested 82 Afghan nationals in the country’s Balochistan province.
Pakistani media reported on Friday, November 13, that the individuals were attempting to cross the border illegally.
According to reports, those arrested include 45 men, 16 women and 21 children.
The report said the detainees did not have valid residency documents and would be handed over to the police for legal proceedings.
Since the Taliban returned to power, restrictions on employment and education, along with rising poverty and unemployment, have forced many Afghan nationals to resort to illegal migration.
Despite widespread arrests and the forced deportation of migrants from neighbouring countries, the trend continues.
