The recent closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has left 947 Pakistani students stranded in Afghanistan, as reported by Dawn on February 11, 2026. This situation arose after Pakistan closed the border in October 2025 due to security concerns, specifically citing the Afghan government's failure to prevent cross-border infiltration and firing. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, informed the National Assembly that efforts are underway to ensure the students' safe return, with the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul actively facilitating their repatriation. Dr. Chaudhry mentioned that about 1,100 students had already returned, mostly by air. The closure followed several rounds of talks with Afghan authorities, who acknowledged the attacks but did not provide assurances to halt them. This has led to a complex diplomatic situation, with Pakistan prioritizing security over open borders. Meanwhile, domestic issues such as lengthy immigration processes at Karachi and Islamabad airports have also been highlighted, with 51,000 passengers reportedly offloaded at Karachi airport due to procedural delays, according to Dawn.