#Pakistan

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Monday asked the United States to act responsibly as it prepares to deport Afghan immigrants. Foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi voiced "serious concern" over reports that Washington would send some Afghans to Pakistan. They have no legal residency documents there. The aim is for them to end up back in Afghanistan, The Standard reported. More than 150 Afghans in the US are expected to be deported, The New York Times reported on October 30. It said the first flight could leave as soon as Monday. According to Daily Maverick, the deportations will go through Pakistan because Washington has no diplomatic ties with the Taliban government. Anonymous US officials told The New York Times that Pakistan will oversee the expulsions to Afghanistan. Those expected to be deported include relatives of Afghans who helped the US military before the fall of Kabul in 2021. That is according to AfghanEvac, a group that helps former Afghan allies. Advocacy groups warn that removing former allies and their families could put their lives at risk. Balkhi urged Washington to take a "responsible and measured approach". He said any decision on the fate of Afghan citizens should come with…