Afghans who fled to Pakistan after the Taliban's rise to power are facing an increasingly dangerous situation. A recent directive from the Pakistani government threatens to deport Afghans, particularly those awaiting U.S. resettlement due to the suspension of the refugee program under the Trump administration. As fears of deportation loom, residents in an Afghan-dominated apartment complex in Islamabad have adopted a culture of caution, often hiding from authorities. This situation leaves many Afghans in a precarious state, further exacerbated by the lack of options for safe relocation and the ongoing instability in their home country.
"The alarm sent children who were playing in the hallway dashing into their apartments"
"Pakistan issued an internal directive... ordering the deportation of Afghans awaiting resettlement to third countries..."
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