Pakistan, July 23 -- UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is facing growing criticism over efforts to deport convicted child sex offender Shabbir Ahmed to Pakistan, as the case sparks legal and diplomatic debate between the two countries.

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According to reports, the British government has warned that it could consider measures against Pakistan if Islamabad refuses to accept Ahmed's deportation. The development has triggered controversy in the UK, particularly among members of the British Pakistani community, who argue that the move is politically motivated and aimed at appealing to right-wing voters.

Ahmed, who was convicted of child sexual abuse offences in 2012, was rece...