Pakistan Begins New Phase of Afghan Refugee Deportations Despite Criticism

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The Pakistani government has launched a new phase of Afghan refugee deportation, targeting those without legal documents and holders of Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC), after the March 31 deadline for voluntary departure expired.

Geo News, citing official sources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reported that the deportation process began on Tuesday, April 1, after the federal government decided not to extend the deadline.