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Pakistan Plans To Expel Afghan Refugees Amid Growing Tensions

Afghan refugees hold placards during their meeting to discuss situation after President Donald Trump paused the U.S. refugee programs, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Na

Pakistan is set to remove all Afghan refugees from the country, sparking concerns and warnings from the Afghan embassy in Islamabad. The embassy issued a statement highlighting that Afghan nationals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have faced arrests, searches, and orders to relocate to other parts of Pakistan without formal communication.

The Afghan embassy expressed serious concerns over Pakistan's plans to deport all Afghan refugees, including those registered with UNHCR. While authorities have extended the stay of registered refugees until June 2025, those living illegally in Pakistan face imminent expulsion.

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