Afghanistan, Feb. 4 -- Pakistan has urged Western countries to speed up the processing of Afghan refugee applications. Officials warn that without swift action, many refugees awaiting decisions on their status could face deportation.
According to Arab News on Tuesday, February 4, Pakistani authorities have threatened to expel Afghans whose immigration cases remain unresolved by host countries. The government insists that delays in processing applications leave thousands in a state of uncertainty.
Islamabad has previously called for an accelerated relocation of Afghan refugees to Western countries. However, despite repeated appeals, progress has been slow, leaving many Afghans stranded and at risk of forced deportation.
Meanwhile, Pakista...