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Pakistan's Controversial Expulsion of Afghan Refugees Sparks Outrage and Panic

The Pakistani government's crackdown on undocumented Afghan refugees has been met with a muted response from the public, with many expressing support for the decision. The government claims that the refugees are responsible for a recent increase in attacks by armed groups. A survey conducted in November found that 84% of respondents approved of the expulsion, citing improved security as a result. However, experts argue that there is a deep-rooted racism against Afghans in Pakistan, fueled by state-sponsored narratives portraying them as terrorists. Civil society groups have expressed some resistance to the government's decision, calling for transparency and understanding of the reasons why Afghans fled their country.