Pakistan demands 1.7 million Afghan migrants leave by November amid escalating tensions
- Pakistan has ordered 1.7 million undocumented Afghans to voluntarily leave the country by November 1 or face deportation.
- Pakistan blames Afghan nationals for increased militant attacks, while Afghanistan denies responsibility.
- Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan under the Taliban regime have significantly deteriorated recently.
- The Taliban government in Kabul has rejected Pakistan's demands, calling them "unacceptable".
- Analysts question if Pakistan has the capacity to track down and deport such a large number of undocumented immigrants spread across the country.