Tag: Afghan
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Second Phase of Deportation Operation for Afghan Citizen
The Federal Interior Ministry has directed the Punjab government to commence the second phase of an operation targeting the deportation of Afghan citizen card holders starting from April 15. This directive was issued following a video conference led by Federal Interior Secretary Aftab Durrani, in the presence of Punjab Home Secretary Noorul Amin and other…
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What is the status of the deportation drive in pakistan?
The caretaker government in Pakistan has initiated a sweeping deportation drive, forcibly repatriating numerous Afghans awaiting resettlement in the United States. Advocacy groups and Afghan applicants allege that despite possessing US embassy letters of protection, authorities have overlooked their claims, creating a challenging situation for these individuals. Compounded by the closure of the US embassy…
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Positive Impact: Afghan Repatriation in Pakistan
Approximately 441,893 Afghan nationals, alleged to be residing illegally in Pakistan, have returned to Afghanistan. The repatriation effort, initiated after the Apex Committee meeting between the government and the Pakistan Army on October 1, witnessed the safe return of these individuals by the October 31 deadline. The move aims to address concerns related to security,…
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Voluntary Evacuation for Afghan Nationals
The Pakistani government has embarked on a voluntary evacuation initiative for Afghan nationals residing in the country without legal status. This proactive step signifies a commitment to managing the demographic landscape and ensuring a secure environment. The voluntary evacuation process, initiated following the government’s decision, has witnessed the departure of a substantial number of Afghan…
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Afghan Refugees Forced to Flee as Pakistan’s Deadline Looms
Afghan refugees in Pakistan are rushing to return to Afghanistan as the November 1 deadline set by Pakistan for undocumented migrants to leave the country approaches. For many of these refugees, who have lived in Pakistan for years and even decades, the impending expulsion threatens to tear families apart and thrust them into an uncertain…
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International Concerns Grow Over Afghan Repatriation Policy
In a rapidly developing situation, the international humanitarian community, including the United Nations and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), is urging Pakistan to continue safeguarding the rights and well-being of vulnerable Afghan refugees within its borders. The plea comes as the Pakistan government seeks to repatriate Afghan nationals residing illegally in the country…
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Pakistan’s Stance: Enforcing Afghan Refugee Evacuation
Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership, during an apex committee meeting, has announced a decisive move to address the longstanding issue of illegal Afghan refugees residing within its borders. With the deadline set for October 31, Pakistan is gearing up for a ‘special operation’ scheduled for November 1, aimed at enforcing the evacuation of all illegal…