Deportation plan comes under international scrutiny

WITH Pakistan all set to enforce its Afghan deportation policy from April 1, its phased plan to expel all documented and undocumented refugees has increasingly come under scrutiny in the international media, with several foreign media outlets pointing out the grave risks faced by the refugees, particularly the women, upon return.

By March 31, Pakistan plans to deport Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders, followed by the deportation of documented Afghans (those who have PoR) who — for now ...