Islamabad, June 29 -- Pakistan is set to begin the third phase of its Afghan refugee deportation drive on Monday, a move that could impact approximately 1.4 million registered Afghan nationals, according to a report by Khaama Press.

The move by Pakistan has triggered serious concern amongst humanitarian organisations and rights groups.

As per Khaama Press, the Ministry of Interior announced that the operation will begin following the expiration of the June 30 deadline for the voluntary return of registered Afghan refugees holding UNHCR-issued Proof of Registration (PoR) cards.

It reported that the third phase is expected to affect approximately 1.4 million Afghan nationals currently residing in Pakistan.

Referring to official statemen...