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The ministry&#8217;s statement emphasized Pakistan&#8217;s role as a responsible host but reiterated the need for individuals to comply with legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afghan citizens represent the largest group of migrants in Pakistan, and the government has previously attributed militant attacks and crimes to this community, a claim that Kabul has denied. Currently, over 800,000 Afghans hold Afghan Citizen Cards in Pakistan, while approximately 1.3 million are registered with Proof of Residence cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the initiation of a repatriation drive in 2023, more than 800,000 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan. 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