Who, Why and How exiled:

Halimov fled his native country Tajikistan to escape the war at the beginning of the 90's into Afghanistan. He decided not to return as he is a dissident and feared repercussions because of his anti-regime activity if returning (Deutsche Welle, 2013). At some point Halimov entered Pakistan and submitted an application with UNHCR sub-office Peshawar to get refugee status. A decision on that application is not known (Dawn newspaper, 2003).