Pakistani Court halts deportation of 150 Afghan Singers and Musicians

A Pakistani court ordered a temporary halt to the deportation of 150 Afghan singers and musicians for at least two months. The court instructed Pakistani authorities not to deport these artists until their asylum applications are processed.

Mumtaz Ahmed, the lawyer representing the 150 Afghan artists, told the Associated Press on Friday, January 10, that this court ruling is the first of its kind. He stated that these individuals have been living in uncertain conditions in Pakistan since 2023.