On January 10, 2025, a Pakistani court suspended the deportation of how many Afghan singers and musicians?

Explanation

– A Pakistani court issued a stay order in January 2025 suspending the deportation of around 150 Afghan singers and musicians residing in Pakistan.
– Many Afghan musicians fled to Pakistan after the Taliban’s 2021 return to power, as the Taliban administration has restricted public music performance in Afghanistan.
– The case drew attention to Pakistan’s broader campaign to repatriate undocumented Afghan nationals, which has affected hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees since 2023.
– Human rights groups had raised concerns that deporting these musicians could expose them to persecution under Taliban rule.