Pakistan resumes forced expulsions of 1.4 million Afghan refugees despite UN concerns
The decision affects approximately 1.4 million Afghans holding Proof of Registration cards, whose legal status expired at the end of June. Many had hoped for a one-year extension to settle personal affairs, such as selling property or concluding business, before returning to Afghanistan.
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