Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Visits Landi Kotal Holding Centre, Reviews Afghan Repatriation Process

Peshawar: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohaib Afridi visited the Afghan refugees’ holding centre in Landi Kotal, where he reviewed administrative arrangements and directed authorities to further improve facilities.
During the visit, the chief minister said Afghan nationals returning from Pakistan are “like our brothers,” and emphasized ensuring a dignified, smooth, and well-organized repatriation process. He noted that Afghan citizens from other provinces are also voluntarily returning via the Torkham route.
He highlighted that the holding centre currently operates 22 NADRA registration counters, adding that discussions would be held with NADRA officials to increase the number of counters to manage the flow more efficiently.
The chief minister stated that Pakistan has hosted Afghan refugees for decades and stressed that shared religious beliefs, culture, and traditions bind both peoples closely. He reiterated that all possible facilitation is being provided to ensure a respectful and orderly return process.