Legislation to govern Afghan refugees imperative for K-P

Provincial govt orders deportation of those involved in militancy. PESHAWAR: A petition filed in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) seeking legislation governing Afghan refugees living in the country – particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) – highlights a crucial need as it urges to provide legal cover to their businesses and other activities.In a special meeting held three days earlier, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led provincial government also gave directives to district governments to monitor the activities of all Afghan refugees living in the province. It ordered the immediate deportation of any Afghan refugee involved in militant activities. The government has imposed bans on the...

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