Afghan Refugees

Govt decides to restrict movement of Afghan refugees

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has envisaged a policy to restrict the movement of Afghan refugees… Read More

Angelina Jolie joins Instagram to highlight Afghan refugee crisis

Hollywood A-lister and special envoy to UN Angelina Jolie joined Instagram on Friday, commenting on… Read More

Karachi can’t bear burden of additional Afghan refugees, says Sindh minister

KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, said on Monday that Afghan refugees could… Read More

Govt, Opp, armed forces on single page over Afghan issue: Sheikh Rasheed

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Monday said that the opposition, government and armed… Read More

Sindh demands camps for Afghan refugees in Punjab, KP

KARACHI: Refusing to host more Afghan refugees, the Sindh government has demanded of the federal… Read More

Meet Afghan refugees in Paris with an eye for fashion

A collaboration between French fashion students and Afghan migrants aims to give migrants skills to… Read More

Japan to provide $3.7mn for Afghan refugees in Pakistan

Japan will provide $3.7 million to support UNHCR's programmes and activities for Afghan refugees and… Read More

SC directs provision of electricity meters to houses of Afghan refugees

The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) to provide electricity… Read More

Process of voluntary repatriation of Afghan refugees from KP resumes

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Pakistan is hosting over 1.4… Read More

Antonio Guterres says UN supports return of Afghan refugees

'He change can be brought into lives of millions of people through Afghan peace process.' Read More

UNHCR praises Pakistan for hosting Afghan refugees

He also welcomed Pakistan's move to allow Afghan refugees to have bank accounts. Read More

UN chief arrives in Islamabad to attend conference on Afghan refugees

The Secretary-General will also pay a visit to Lahore. Read More

Pakistan hosting Afghan refugees despite facing economic challenges: PM

PM Imran Khan, while addressing the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, said Pakistan is proud… Read More

President Alvi stresses on dignified repatriation of Afghan refugees

President Dr. Arif Alvi met with his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of… Read More

Afghanistan wants early, dignified return of refugees, says Ashraf Ghani’s adviser

Sarwar Ahmad Zai said Afghanistan wants an early and dignified return of the refugees Read More

Afghan refugees living in Mansehra asked to vacate their camps by June 30

As many as 2,397 families are living in the three camps situated in the area. Read More

Iranian deputy minister calls on Shehryar Afridi

'I had positive discussion with HE Mr Hossein Zulfaghari on issue of Refugee Hosting' Read More

Govt has no plans to extend stay of Afghan refugees in Pakistan: Yousafzai

The KP information minister suggested the federal government for not making another extension for the… Read More

Pakistan urges world to contribute in repatriation of Afghan refugees

The government is working on 'Refugee Policy' which would be unveiled soon Read More

Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration may open accounts: SBP

Afghan refugees holding valid Proof of Registration (PoR) card were allowed to open bank accounts… Read More