Pakistan has threatened to deport around 20,000 Afghan refugees awaiting relocation unless their cases are processed swiftly by host governments, following a pause in U.S. refugee programs. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif set a deadline of March 31 for their expulsion from Islamabad and Rawalpindi if not relocated. Concerns have been raised about the fate of Afghan refugees, with reports of arbitrary detention and harassment in Islamabad.
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‘India a hot market but…’: Tesla says 100% car tariffs make customers anxious
Tesla, led by Elon Musk, views India as a promising market but is hindered by a 100% import tariff on automobiles, causing customer anxiety regarding vehicle pricing. CFO Vaibhav Taneja noted the company is evaluating its entry timing, as Tesla has made steps like securing showroom locations and advertising job openings, while also importing a Model Y vehicle for shipping purposes. Despite discussions with Indian officials to reduce tariffs, local manufacturers oppose any reductions, complicating...
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