Afghanistan, April 27 -- Addressing concerns over the widespread expulsion of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, the government of Pakistan has announced an extension of the Proof of Registration (POR) cards for Afghan migrants until June 30, 2024.

According to an official statement released by the Pakistani government under the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif, holders of POR cards will not be subjected to harassment or mistreatment by the police until the specified time.

Reports from the United Nations Migration Agency indicate that among the estimated 1.7 million Afghan migrants living in Pakistan, around 50,000 migrants possess these POR residence cards.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has initiated the second phase of expelling Afghan migrants, with ...