Afghanistan, Aug. 27 -- The United Nations has called on Pakistan to extend the deadline for Afghan refugees' departure, emphasizing voluntary return, humanitarian considerations, and protection for families and students.
Pakistan has announced that from September 1, it will begin deporting approximately 1.3 million Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, which expired on June 30. The government has declared that the continued presence of these individuals in the country is now considered illegal.
In response, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on Pakistan to extend the deadline, emphasizing the need for a more gradual and voluntary repatriation process. UNHCR Representative, Filippo Gr...