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Pakistan grants extension of residency for Afghan refugees amid challenges
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The caretaker government of Pakistan reportedly approved the extension of residency for 1.3 million undocumented Afghan refugees
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Pakistan receives global condemnation over USD 830 'exit fee' for Afghan r
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Several Western diplomats and the United Nations have strongly criticised Pakistan over its decision to impose hundreds of dollars in exit fees for every Afghan refugee who fled the persecution by the Taliban condemning the decision as "shocking and frustrating", The Guardian reported.
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Finland closes four border crossings with Russia
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Finland announced the decision shortly after accusing Russia of pushing undocumented migrants towards the frontier.
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UN Human Rights chief alarmed by abuses against Afghans forced to leave Pa
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Pakistan ordered undocumented foreigners, including Afghans residing in Pakistan, to leave the country by a deadline of 1 November this year. Between 15 September and 11 November, over 327,000 people have arrived in Afghanistan from Pakistan, many compelled to leave out of fear of arrest.
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Deportation of undocumented Afghans alters Balochistan's socio-economic la
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The majority of those identified for forced repatriation were Pashtun, many of whom had seamlessly integrated into local Pashtun communities in the province. Their abrupt departure has not only disrupted their lives but also affected the communities that had embraced them.
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Pakistan to send back registered migrants after deporting illegal settlers
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Balochistan's caretaker Minister for Information Jan Achakzai has said the Pakistan government plans to send back registered migrants as well after deporting the undocumented settlers, Geo News reported.
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Pakistan: Attock administration shifts 2500 afghan refugees to transit cam
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Caretaker Minister for Interior Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti directed the authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the repatriation of foreigners residing illegally in Pakistan.
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Pakistan's decision to deport Afghan migrants endangers journalists: Repor
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Criticising Pakistan's order to expel undocumented Afghan migrants from the country, the organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has stated that the decision has also put 200 Afghan journalists at risk of expulsion, Khaama Press reported.
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Pakistan opens more border centres to expedite return of undocumented Afgh
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Pakistan on Friday opened more border centres to expedite the return of tens of thousands of undocumented Afghan nationals, an official said, Dawn reported.
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Supportive organisations urge UN to prevent forced expulsion of Afghan jou
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As Pakistan sets the deadline to expel undocumented migrants from the country, the federation issued a joint statement with international media and journalist advocacy organisations and called for collective action to prevent the expulsion of journalists and media professionals.
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Afghan migrants launch protest over deportation from Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Over 1.7 million undocumented migrants in Pakistan were given until November 1 to depart by the country's temporary administration, less than a month ago. Pakistan issued a warning to migrants, threatening to arrest and deport them if they do not leave the nation.
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US calls on Pakistan to accept Afghan refugees
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Pakistan has set a November 1 deadline for all undocumented immigrants, including hundreds of thousands of Afghans, to leave the country or face forced deportation.
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