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Story summary
- As of October 2025, nearly 1.8 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan since January 2025 amid escalating tensions.
- The Taliban's military actions against Pakistan have driven forced returns.
- Many returnees, including women and children, struggle to adapt to life in Afghanistan amid economic hardship, Taliban restrictions, and reports of malnutrition.
- Aid efforts are insufficient.
- Winter approaches, raising concerns among humanitarian agencies.
