Five years on, millions of Afghan girls remain out of secondary school and unable to return to their classrooms.
The deportation policy has however been criticised by human rights organisations and refugee advocates, who argue that Afghans returned to Afghanistan may face significant risks.
Pakistan is ranked 198th among FIFA's 210 member associations.
The strike was one of several cross-border attacks carried out by Pakistan following an escalation in hostilities with the Islamic Emirate in late 2025.
Search and rescue efforts continue in hardest hit areas, as dozens of people remain missing
Hegseth told lawmakers at a hearing in Washington that the $37.5 billion included certain aspects of the war as well as anticipated costs through September 30.