44 h. ago Pakistan delays forced deportation of Afghan refugees by 10 more days

Pakistan has postponed Afghan deportations until April 10, aiming to expel 3 million refugees by the end of the year. Pakistan has extended the deadline for the deportation and expulsion of Afghan migrants by 10 days, now set for April 10. This decision comes in consideration of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, as reported by […] The post Pakistan delays forced deportation of Afghan refugees by 10 more days appeared first on Khaama Press.

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53 h. ago Afghan musicians face peril as refugees forced out of Pakistan

Afghan musicians face peril as refugees forced out of Pakistan  Context News

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4 d. ago Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan spark humanitarian concerns

Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan as expulsion deadline nears are raising serious humanitarian concerns and tensions. As the deadline for the expulsion of Afghan nationals from Pakistan approaches, tensions rise as the police conduct raids on student dormitories, residential areas, and guesthouses. The Express Tribune reported that these actions are pushing Pakistan towards […] The post Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan spark humanitarian concerns appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago Over 100 Human Rights Groups Urge Pakistan to Rescind March 31 Deadline for Afghan Refugees

In an open letter, over 100 human rights groups, led by the Global Strategic Litigation Council, urge Pakistan to rescind the March 31 deadline for Afghan refugees, citing risks of deportation to Afghanistan. Over 100 international human rights organizations and advocates, led by the Global Strategic Litigation Council, have urgently appealed to Pakistan’s government to […] The post Over 100 Human Rights Groups Urge Pakistan to Rescind March 31 Deadline for Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Amnesty International urges Pakistan to end abuse and expulsion of Afghan Refugees

Amnesty International has raised concerns over the harassment and mistreatment of Afghan refugees and migrants in Pakistan, calling for an immediate end to these abuses. The organization has condemned the ongoing violations, particularly in the homes of Afghan migrants, and demanded that Pakistan stop this persecution. In a statement released on March 27, Amnesty International […] The post Amnesty International urges Pakistan to end abuse and expulsion of Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago Pakistan prepares plan to expel undocumented Afghan refugees as deadline approaches

As the deadline for the expulsion of Afghan refugees from Pakistan approaches, Sindh province has announced a security and operational plan for removing undocumented migrants. The Pakistani government set a deadline for undocumented migrants, including those with identification cards, to leave by March 31. Afghan refugees now have only nine days left to depart. Reports […] The post Pakistan prepares plan to expel undocumented Afghan refugees as deadline approaches appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa advisor criticizes Pakistan’s lack of engagement with Afghanistan on terrorism

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s advisor criticized Pakistan for not engaging in dialogue with Afghanistan on terrorism, emphasizing the need for cooperation. Mohammad Ali Saif, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, criticized the Pakistani government for its lack of engagement with Afghanistan on the issue of terrorism. He emphasized that Pakistan’s security is directly linked to […] The post Khyber Pakhtunkhwa advisor criticizes Pakistan’s lack of engagement with Afghanistan on terrorism appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Pakistan intensifies pressure on afghan refugees, risking persecution in Afghanistan

Pakistan intensifies pressure on afghan refugees, risking persecution in Afghanistan  United News of Bangladesh - UNB

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2 w. ago Afghan refugees: Pakistan turns down Kabul’s request for extending deportation deadline

Afghan refugees: Pakistan turns down Kabul’s request for extending deportation deadline  Yes Punjab

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2 w. ago Afghan Refugees: Facing Deportation from Pakistan and the Threat of the U.S. Red List

Afghan Refugees: Facing Deportation from Pakistan and the Threat of the U.S. Red List  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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2 w. ago No more delays: Pakistan to expel Afghan refugees despite Kabul’s request

No more delays: Pakistan to expel Afghan refugees despite Kabul’s request  Daily Times

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2 w. ago Pakistan rejects Taliban’s request to suspend Afghan refugee expulsion

Pakistani media have reported that the government of Pakistan has rejected the Taliban’s request to suspend the expulsion of Afghan migrants. This decision has been made despite calls for reconsideration from Afghan authorities. According to the Express Tribune, on Monday, March 17th, sources from the Pakistani government confirmed that the expulsion of illegal Afghan migrants […] The post Pakistan rejects Taliban’s request to suspend Afghan refugee expulsion appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM criticizes Pakistan’s Afghan Refugee Expulsion Policy

Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has criticized the Pakistani federal government’s policy regarding Afghan refugees, emphasizing that they should not be forcibly expelled from Pakistan. He considers this policy to be wrong and has called for a revision of the decisions related to the expulsion of these migrants. Gandapur recently stated […] The post Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM criticizes Pakistan’s Afghan Refugee Expulsion Policy appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Pakistan arrests 820 Afghan refugees, issues deportation deadline

Pakistani media reported that over the past week, 820 Afghan migrants were arrested by Rawalpindi police, with 114 of them deported back to Afghanistan. According to Dawn Pakistan newspaper, 140 other migrants are being detained at Haji Camp due to the closure of the Torkham border crossing. The report mentioned that the deportation process of […] The post Pakistan arrests 820 Afghan refugees, issues deportation deadline appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Potential US Travel ban leaves Afghan Refugees in Pakistan and Qatar in Limbo

Afghan refugees in Qatar and Pakistan face uncertainty as a potential U.S. travel ban leaves their future and resettlement in doubt. Afghan refugees in Qatar and Pakistan are voicing their frustrations and fears as they face uncertainty and hopelessness. Many of them find themselves stuck in these countries, with no other options available. They are […] The post Potential US Travel ban leaves Afghan Refugees in Pakistan and Qatar in Limbo appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan Police arrest 190 Afghan refugees in Islamabad despite court order

Pakistani media reported that despite a court order to stop harassing migrants, the police in Islamabad have arrested 190 Afghan nationals. On Friday, March 7, Dawn newspaper, citing a civil organization called “Joint Action Committee for Refugees,” reported that these individuals were transferred to the “Haji” camp in Islamabad. The civil group described this action […] The post Pakistan Police arrest 190 Afghan refugees in Islamabad despite court order appeared first on Khaama Press.

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last month Human Rights Groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions

A group of human rights organizations and refugee advocacy groups have issued an open letter to the government of Pakistan, stating that the forced expulsion of Afghan migrants violates international law, their basic rights, and the country’s obligations, calling for an immediate halt to the process. The open letter states: “Many Afghan men and women, […] The post Human Rights Groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions appeared first on Khaama Press.

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