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Gavin Blackburn

Pakistan to consider extending deadline for Afghan refugees facing mass deportation to leave

Pakistan will consider extending the deadline for 1.4 million Afghan refugees living legally in the country to return home, officials said on Monday.

Any extension approved by the government would be a relief for those who were previously ordered to return to Afghanistan by 30 June, according to government and security officials.

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