A sweeping administrative push has been launched in Peshawar to significantly accelerate the repatriation of Afghan nationals, with authorities setting a target of facilitating the movement of up to 500 trucks per day across border routes, according to decisions made in a high-level coordination meeting.
The directive emerged from an urgent review session chaired in line with instructions from the leadership of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where officials assessed ongoing logistical bottlenecks, processing delays, and inter-agency coordination gaps affecting the return process.
Senior representatives from multiple institutions, including the Federal Investigation Agency, NADRA, Pakistan Customs, and the Frontier Corps, participated in the meeting alongside district and border administration officials.
Authorities reviewed the current pace of repatriation and agreed on a more synchronized framework aimed at reducing waiting times, streamlining verification procedures, and improving overall movement efficiency at key transit points.
A central decision of the meeting was the implementation of a daily operational capacity of 500 trucks, subject to completion of all legal, security, and documentation checks before border clearance, with additional facilitation planned for routes leading through tribal border districts.
Officials also emphasized minimizing unnecessary procedural delays, noting that prolonged checks and administrative overlap had contributed to congestion and hardship for returning families and transport operators.
In addition to logistical reforms, authorities underscored the need for humanitarian support measures, particularly in light of prevailing weather conditions. Instructions were issued to ensure access to shade, drinking water, medical assistance, and other essential services for returnees during processing and transit.
The administration described the initiative as part of a broader effort to ensure that the repatriation process remains orderly, dignified, and compliant with humanitarian standards, while also improving traffic flow and operational discipline at border crossings.
Officials further stated that direct oversight would be maintained to ensure implementation of the new targets and coordination mechanisms across all relevant departments.
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