Ex-Afghan general, agent’s pleas against arrest, deportation rejected
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By Dawn
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A Pakistani court has dismissed legal petitions filed by a former Afghan military officer and intelligence operative seeking to prevent their extradition to Afghanistan. The applicants expressed grave concerns about potential persecution and torture by Taliban forces if repatriated. Despite acknowledging legitimate security apprehensions, the Peshawar High Court determined insufficient grounds to block the deportation proceedings, marking a significant development in Pakistan's handling of Afghan military personnel amid ongoing regional instability.
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