Afghanistan, Oct. 15 -- Afghan refugees in Pakistan say police harassment, arrests, and evictions have sharply increased after recent border tensions, deepening fear and uncertainty among thousands of displaced families.

Afghan refugees living in Pakistan say arrests and police raids have intensified in recent days, with landlords being ordered to evict undocumented Afghans as tensions rise between Islamabad and the Taliban.

Rahimullah, a former Afghan army officer living in Rawalpindi with his family, told Radio Azadi that life has become increasingly difficult since border clashes erupted between the two countries. He said local police have warned property owners not to rent homes to Afghans without valid visas.

"Last night my landlord...