Overview

• The extension applies to Afghan refugees with Proof of Registration cards, now valid until June 30, 2025.
• Over 600,000 Afghans have returned to Afghanistan since Pakistan's crackdown on undocumented migrants began last year.
• UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi expressed appreciation for the extension but noted the ongoing deportations.
• Pakistan's government insists the deportation plan is still active despite claims of its suspension.
• Human rights groups warn that deportations could lead to severe violations, including family separations and persecution in Afghanistan.