Afghanistan, Aug. 25 -- The Islamabad High Court has halted the deportation of 18 Afghan refugees with expired PoR cards, granting temporary relief amid Pakistan's broader repatriation plan starting September.
The Islamabad High Court has issued a temporary reprieve preventing the deportation of 18 Afghan refugees holding expired Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. Notices were sent to Pakistan's Interior Ministry, Immigration Department, and Federal Investigation Agency.
Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar ruled in response to petitions filed by the individuals, who are reportedly linked to the family of the late Fazlur Rahman-who had sought Pakistani citizenship in 2008 after legally fulfilling all requirements.
The court's directive prohibits ...