Islamabad High Court judge questions legal status of Afghan students

The Islamabad High Court is questioning whether eighty-seven Afghan students have the legal standing to seek visa extensions through a constitutional petition. During the proceedings, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro raised concerns about the students' legal status and the authority of their legal representation, suggesting instead that the students coordinate with the Afghan embassy. As Dawn tells it, the court has adjourned the case while the petitioner's counsel works to address these legal questions.

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