Pakistan, June 16 -- Sweden's parliament has approved a controversial new law that allows authorities to revoke residency permits from immigrants for conduct considered inconsistent with expected social standards. The legislation applies not only to future residency applications but also to permits already granted, marking a significant shift in the country's immigration policy. The measure forms part of a broader effort by the government to tighten migration rules ahead of the national parliamentary election scheduled for September.

Under the new law, authorities may review residency status in cases involving unpaid debts, tax violations, undeclared work, criminal activity or links to extremist groups. While the legislation outlines sev...