Afghan Citizen Card holders were asked to leave Pakistan by which date?

Explanation

– Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders were directed to leave Pakistan by March 31, 2025, as part of the government’s ongoing phased repatriation plan for Afghan nationals.
– This followed earlier phases targeting undocumented Afghans and holders of Proof of Registration (PoR) cards.
– Pakistan’s repatriation drive, launched in 2023, has affected hundreds of thousands of Afghans, drawing criticism from international human rights organizations.
– The policy has been linked by Pakistani officials to security concerns following a rise in militant attacks attributed to groups operating from Afghan territory.