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‘Second phase of illegal Afghans’ repatriation after Eid’

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Pakistan plans to deport more illegal Afghans in a second phase after Eidul Fitr, following the National Action Plan (NAP) meeting deadline for foreign nationals to leave or face deportation. The Interior Ministry, now under Mohsin Naqvi, will reveal the crackdown's date. Over 500,000 illegal Afghans have already returned to Afghanistan. Pakistan justifies deportations to control increasing crimes.
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Pakistan bound by UN conventions, says SC during Afghans’ expulsion hearing

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On Friday, the Supreme Court emphasized that Pakistan, as a signatory to United Nations (UN) conventions safeguarding refugee rights, is bound by these agreements. The court resumed its examination of the petition challenging the eviction of Afghan refugees, with Justice Ayesha Malik suggesting a constitutional interpretation due to the complexity of deportation issues. She proposed the formation of a larger bench to delve deeper into the matter.