When climate activist Zain Haq was deported to Pakistan in January due to a visa issue linked to his activism, his wife Sophia Papp joined him, but she has since returned to Vancouver to urge Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab to allow Haq to return on humanitarian grounds. Despite their spousal sponsorship application being rejected due to a clerical error, Papp continues to advocate for their family’s reunification while Haq works as an investigative journalist in Pakistan.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: After climate activist Zain Haq was deported to Pakistan due to a mix-up with his student visa, his wife Sophia Papp returned to Canada to advocate for his return while they await approval of their spousal sponsorship application.
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