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Visa restrictions considered if Pakistan does not take back grooming gang leader
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The Evening Standard, The Independent, and GB News are covering the story of Shabir Ahmed, a grooming gang leader, with similar facts but slightly different emphases. The Independent focuses on Pakistan's refusal to take Ahmed back, while GB News highlights Ahmed's claim that he ripped up his passport and gave up his Pakistani citizenship. The Evening Standard frames the story around the UK Government's consideration of visa restrictions on Pakistan if Ahmed is not taken back. Overall, the outlets broadly agree on the key points of the story, with differences mainly in framing and emphasis.
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Evening Standard
Visa restrictions considered if Pakistan does not take back grooming gang leader
The Government said all options were being looked at to ensure Shabir Ahmed can be thrown out of the UK.
13 Jul, 12:08
The Independent
Pakistan refuses to take back grooming gang ringleader
Shabir Ahmed – who served 14 years in jail for multiple rapes and sexual abuse against young girls – was released from prison last week
9 Jul, 10:01
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GB News
Rochdale rape gang ringleader 'rips up his passport' - then Pakistan refuses to take him back
Pakistan is refusing to accept Rochdale rape gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed back into the country after he allegedly ripped up his passport.
The vile 73-year-old was released this week after 14 years behind bars for 30 child rape offences.
Ahmed claims he gave up his Pakistani citizenship by destroying his passport - a claim disputed by authorities in Britain.
In Pakistan, ministers and officials maintain he is no lo…
5 Jul, 04:39