Over 4 Million Afghans Returned from Iran and Pakistan in Two Years, Says IOM

KABUL – More than 4 million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since September 2023, including over 1.5 million in 2025 alone, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday, warning of an deepening humanitarian crisis unless urgent funding is secured.

Calling it one of the largest return movements in recent history, the IOM said Afghanistan is under increasing pressure as more deportations are expected, particularly from Pakistan, which has confirmed it will no longer extend temporary stay permits for Afghan nationals, including those holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards.