Ex-Afghan general, agent’s pleas against arrest, deportation rejected
• Petitioners cite fear of Taliban persecution if sent back to Afghanistan • Peshawar High Court notes fears of detention and removal don’t constitute valid cause of action • Rules immigration, visa and residency matters fall within executive’s domain PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has rejected petitions filed by a former general of the erstwhile Afghan National Army and a special agent…
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) dismissed petitions from a former Afghan National Army general and a former Presidential Protective Service agent, along with their families, seeking protection from potential arrest and deportation by law enforcement. The court ruled that the clients' fears of Taliban persecution if sent back to Afghanistan were not a valid cause of action, as they did not present any specific orders or actions that violated their rights.
The PHC's decision noted that matters related to the stay of foreign nationals, visas, and immigration status are under the executive's control, and any request for protection or resettlement does not itself create a legally enforceable right.
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