14 h. ago Pakistan to begin forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan refugees from Karachi

Pakistan has announced plans to begin the forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan migrants with citizenship cards, raising concerns internationally. Security officials in Pakistan’s Sindh province have announced the commencement of the forced deportation of 16,138 Afghan citizens holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC). Pakistani media reported on Friday, April 4, that more than 150 individuals have […] The post Pakistan to begin forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan refugees from Karachi appeared first on Khaama Press.

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15 h. ago UN calls for end to Pakistan’s forced deportation of Afghan refugees

UN experts have called for an immediate halt to the deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, stressing that such actions violate international human rights and refugee laws. On Friday, April 4, the UN issued a press statement emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions for Afghan migrants and greater support from the international community. The statement […] The post UN calls for end to Pakistan’s forced deportation of Afghan refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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18 h. ago Afghan refugees shut down businesses in Peshawar ahead of Pakistan’s deportation deadline

Pakistani officials have warned that operations to arrest and deport undocumented Afghan migrants will begin after April 11, affecting businesses. Following the expiration of Pakistan’s deadline for the return of Afghan migrants, many Afghan refugees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have halted their businesses. According to reports from Express News, on Friday, April 4, several Afghan citizens […] The post Afghan refugees shut down businesses in Peshawar ahead of Pakistan’s deportation deadline appeared first on Khaama Press.

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31 h. ago New humanitarian crisis looms in Afghanistan as Pakistan forces refugees to return

New humanitarian crisis looms in Afghanistan as Pakistan forces refugees to return  Arab News PK

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62 h. ago Kabul: Legally documented refugees should not be harassed in Pakistan

Kabul urges Pakistan to ensure that Afghan migrants with legal documents are not harassed, addressing concerns over ongoing deportations. Abdul Jabbar Takhari, the Taliban’s Consul General in Karachi, met with Ghulam Nabi Memon, the head of Sindh police, to address concerns of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. During the meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Takhari […] The post Kabul: Legally documented refugees should not be harassed in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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64 h. ago Pakistan begins deporting Afghan refugees from Peshawar amid deadline confusion

Pakistan has started deporting Afghan migrants from Peshawar, focusing on those with Afghan Citizen Cards, amid confusion over deadlines. Reports from Pakistan’s media indicate that the government has begun deporting Afghan migrants from Peshawar, amid confusion over the “extended deadline.” This deportation process started on Thursday, April 3rd, with Afghan citizens holding the Afghan Citizen […] The post Pakistan begins deporting Afghan refugees from Peshawar amid deadline confusion appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago The Women Helping the Afghan Refugee Community Connect with Literature and Culture in Delhi

The Women Helping the Afghan Refugee Community Connect with Literature and Culture in Delhi  New Lines Magazine

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3 d. ago Bulgaria to put five on trial over deaths of 18 Afghan refugees

Five individuals will stand trial in Bulgaria for their involvement in the deaths of 18 Afghan refugees, who suffocated in a truck. The Bulgarian government has announced that the Sofia Prosecutor’s Office will put five individuals on trial for their involvement in an organized criminal group, human trafficking, and the death of 18 Afghan refugees […] The post Bulgaria to put five on trial over deaths of 18 Afghan refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Pakistan begins forced deportation of Afghan migrants after March 31 deadline ends

Pakistan has started deporting Afghan migrants after the March 31 deadline, with no extension granted for voluntary departure. The Pakistani government has begun deporting Afghans living in the country without legal documents, starting today, Tuesday, April 1st, after the deadline for voluntary departure expired. Pakistani media reports that after the expiration of this deadline, the […] The post Pakistan begins forced deportation of Afghan migrants after March 31 deadline ends appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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7 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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8 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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9 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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1 week ago How an Afghan family fled their home country as refugees and made a life in Western Massachusetts

How an Afghan family fled their home country as refugees and made a life in Western Massachusetts  MassLive.com

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1 week ago We forcibly migrated from Afghanistan: Afghan refugees’ leaders

We forcibly migrated from Afghanistan: Afghan refugees’ leaders  The Nation

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1 week 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 Pakistani Forces kill 16 militants attempting to cross border from Afghanistan

Pakistani security forces killed 16 militants attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan at the Pak-Afghan border, preventing further attacks, according to the military’s statement. On March 23, 2025, Pakistan’s military announced the killing of 16 terrorists who attempted to cross into Pakistan from Afghanistan’s North Waziristan region. The Pakistani security forces engaged the attackers in a […] The post Pakistani Forces kill 16 militants attempting to cross border from Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Afghan Refugees Stuck in Limbo as USRAP Suspension Defies Court Order

Afghan Refugees Stuck in Limbo as USRAP Suspension Defies Court Order  Reason

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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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