Peshawar High Court issues stay order on the deportation of 86 Afghan medical students
In a significant decision, the Peshawar High Court has temporarily halted the deportation process of 86 Afghan students enrolled in public medical and dental colleges in Pakistan. This court order comes as a major relief for these students who are residing in Pakistan to complete their education.
The court announced this decision after hearing a petition filed by the students. The students argued that if they were sent back at this stage, their academic lives and futures would be severely impacted. The court has directed the relevant authorities not to take any action against these students until further hearings of the case are completed.
A large number of Afghan students are currently pursuing their education at various educational institutions in Pakistan. The matter regarding the future of these students has been under discussion for quite some time, as the process of repatriating foreigners residing illegally in the country is ongoing. However, there are differing opinions in legal circles regarding the status of students on educational visas.
The court has also sought responses from the federal government and other relevant authorities on this matter. It is expected that a permanent solution to this issue will be found in the next hearing so that the students can continue their education without interruption.
This decision is very important for those students who are close to completing their degrees. Human rights activists have also welcomed this move by the court and described it as a positive step toward protecting the right to education.