More than 400,000 Afghan migrants return home from Pakistan after crackdown

Members of the social group Aurat March demonstrated against the Pakistani government (AP)

More than 400,000 Afghans have returned to their home country following a crackdown on illegal foreigners in the country, Pakistani authorities said.

Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesperson of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, confirmed the number and told The Associated Press that the majority have been using the border crossings of Torkham and Spin Boldak to return home.