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Pakistan Refuses Shabir Ahmed; UK to Tighten Deportation Rules

7/10/2026

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Pakistan refuses to accept Shabir Ahmed and demands the UK extradite two political dissidents.
Shabir Ahmed, the Rochdale child-sex grooming gang ringleader, was released and remains in the UK pending deportation.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to amend the Immigration Act 1971 to close the loophole blocking his removal.
Victims, including survivor Ruby backed by the Maggie Oliver Foundation, say they feel unsafe and accuse authorities of false promises.

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Story summary

Pakistan refuses to accept Shabir Ahmed and demands the UK extradite two political dissidents.
Shabir Ahmed, the Rochdale child-sex grooming gang ringleader, was released and remains in the UK pending deportation.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to amend the Immigration Act 1971 to close the loophole blocking his removal.
Victims, including survivor Ruby backed by the Maggie Oliver Foundation, say they feel unsafe and accuse authorities of false promises.