Afghan migrants

It could fuel hatred for Pakistan among those who have been forced out of the country.

With the deadline for them to leave expiring, Pakistan has begun rounding up, detaining and deporting dozens of Afghans.

Pakistani officials warn that people who are in the country illegally face arrest and deportation after October 31. The bulk of migrants in Pakistan are Afghan. 

For women, the motivation to leave Afghanistan has increased tremendously since the Taliban takeover. But the journey abroad has become more difficult and dangerous, too.

Pakistani officials say the detainees will be deported to Afghanistan after serving their sentences or when paperwork for their release is completed by their attorneys.

Some Afghans find themselves trapped in a dangerous, endless cycle of migration in a search for work, safety, and a better life. 

Do Afghans abroad ever think about their debt of service to Afghanistan and what they can do about it?

A staggering number of migrants and IDPs negatively impact the macroeconomy of Afghanistan.

The issue could be tackled in Afghanistan, with some simple, low-cost measures.