Afghanistan, Aug. 27 -- The Islamabad High Court has granted legal protection to three Afghan women married to Pakistani citizens, suspending their deportation and ensuring their families' rights remain intact.
The Islamabad High Court has ruled that foreign women married to Pakistani citizens are entitled to acquire Pakistani citizenship. This decision came after three Afghan women filed petitions seeking to prevent their deportation and secure permanent residency in Pakistan. The court referred the matter to the Chief Justice, noting that a similar case was already pending before the Chief Justice's court.
In a related development, the court issued a stay order on the deportation of 18 Afghan nationals who had their Proof of Registratio...