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Over 500,000 Afghan immigrants repatriated so far, says Pak Interior Minis
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Over 500,000 Afghan immigrants had been sent home as a result of the government's deportation campaign against them, Pakistan's Interior Ministry told the Senate on Tuesday, according to Dawn.
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Inquiry initiated against Pakistan police officials for harassing Afghans
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
An inquiry has been initiated against the police officials on the Pakistan government's order to take disciplinary action against those found responsible following a complaint by the Afghan Embassy that some Afghans, who are living in Pakistan legally, faced harassment in which a child also
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4,35,152 illegal Afghans returned to Afghanistan, says Pakistan government
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The total number of repatriated individuals has reached 4,35,152, according to official reports.
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International NGOs express concern over deportation of Afghans by Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In response, these organisations are urging the international community to enhance support for the families returning to Afghanistan.
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Imran Khan got Afghans included in voter lists: PPP leader Asif Zardari
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Former Pakistan President and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asif Zardari on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan supports Afghans because he allegedly got them included in the voter lists, Dawn newspaper reported.
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More than 345,000 Afghans deported from Iran to Afghanistan in over two mo
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Mohammad Yousuf and Fatih Khan, who left Afghanistan and went to Iran to make both ends meet have been deported from Iran. They complained about the mistreatment of Afghan refugees by Iranian forces.
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US official holds meeting in Pakistan to discuss Afghan deportation plan
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A senior US Administration official dealing with refugees and migration, Julieta Valls Noyes, held a meeting with foreign secretary Cyrus Qazi and Pakistan's special representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Asif Durrani, The Express Tribune reported on Tuesday.
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Iran prohibits entry for Afghan migrants in 16 provinces
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Iran has prohibited the entry of Afghan nationals and their settlements in 16 provinces of Iran, according to Khaama Press,
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Pakistan sends back 4,02,312 'illegal' Afghans to their homeland
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
At least 4,02,312 illegal foreigners, including Afghans, have so far been repatriated to their home countries in a dignified and safe manner from Pakistan, ARY News reported on Sunday.
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Afghanistan to receive humanitarian aid of 60 million euros from Germany
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Afghanistan has received a 60 million euro donation as humanitarian aid from Germany, which will help Afghans who have returned from Pakistan and the victims of the earthquake in Herat province, Khaama Press reported.
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Pakistan authorities carried out 'widespread abuses' against Afghan refuge
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Pakistan authorities committed "widespread abuses" against Afghans living in the country to compel them to return to Afghanistan leading to a situation of humanitarian crisis, Human Rights Watch said in a statement on Wednesday.
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EU pledges 10 million euros to support Afghanistan's healthcare system
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Afghans have repeatedly complained of lack of basic amenities under the Taliban government and the country is now heavily dependent on humanitarian aid.
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