Deportations begin today amid ‘deadline extension’ confusion

• Official says Afghan repatriation process delayed due to Eid holidays
• UNHCR spokesperson says some ACC holders may require ‘protection’, urges Islamabad to view their cases sympathetically

PESHAWAR: The second phase of sending back Afghan refugees is set to begin in earnest from today (Thursday) following the expiration of a government deadline for Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders to leave the country voluntarily.

The government had set March 31 as the last date for ACC...