Afghan refugees

Families who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in August last year unable to secure two square meals a day

Leishmaniasis was earlier mostly reported in bordering areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan

Three Russian humanitarian aid aircraft will evacuate people on their way back

Many Afghans also allege being mistreated by Iranian authorities

Norwegian Refugee Council says as many as 300,000 Afghans have already crossed the border since Taliban’s takeover

Mohammad Raza, two, was transported from a country that neighbours Afghanistan

Future of refugees uncertain as most countries remain reluctant to grant asylum, facilities

PoR will enable refugees to access critical services

UNHCR lauds Pakistan's effort for hosting 4 million Afghan refugees for over four decades

Majority, however, still prefer to stay in Pakistan due to economic, law and order conditions

In an appreciation post for her husband, actor recollected the crux of the stories he told her about displaced Afghans

UN refugee agency says up to half a million Afghans could flee their homeland by year’s end

Govt changes decision of bringing passengers to Karachi over security reasons

The Qatar government is hosting thousands of evacuees until they can enter a third country

Canada says it has evacuated nearly 1,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to date

During a celebration for Youm-e-Istehsal which resulted in a verbal conflict that led to violent skirmishes

Govt to provide on-arrival visas to diplomats, officials at all airports; embassy open for those leaving Afghanistan

Interior minister denies report of Afghan refugees entering Pakistan

Nobel laureate requests world leaders to open borders to Afghan refugees; play their due role in 'humanitarian crisis

US State Department says it is working to provide opportunity to thousands of families to permanently resettle

Orders action against those inciting sectarian hate; directs IG to overcome street crimes 'at all costs'

The US is preparing to begin evacuating thousands of Afghan applicants for special immigration visas

There are currently around 2.8m documented and undocumented Afghan refugees in Pakistan.

We are undertaking efforts for universal vaccination, without any discrimination, says FM Qureshi

Move coincides with Biden's announcement of troop withdrawal which could lead to speedy repatriation of the refugees

The hub will be a community centre for encounters between urban Afghan refugees and Pakistani host communities

Medical supplies, water and sanitation facilities were provided

Gen Qamar says Peshawar madrassa attack shows hostility towards Islam

To cater to the needs of Afghan refugees in emergency situation

Seven refugees killed in dispute over power bills

For too long, Pakistan has shouldered that burden

Rahoo says Afghan refugees should be accommodated in Islamabad, K-P if stay is extended by Centre

The cabinet is expected to ratify decisions of the Economic Coordination Committee

UNHCR, Pakistan Post sign agreement

Around 6,000 Afghan nationals went back till the border was closed

UNHCR terms refugees, a sizeable number of which live in camps, as extremely prone or high risk

Shahid Afridi Foundation arranges distribution of food packages at refugee camp in Kohat

Peace deal between Taliban and the United States celebrated as a new beginning

António Guterres in a press conference in Islamabad thanked Pakistan for hosting Afghan refugees for 40 years

Says Pakistan has extended the best ever support to the Afghan peace process

It is a grim milestone for entire generations of families who fled war to create a life in Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the conference in Islamabad, says FO spokesperson

There are approximately 400,000 Afghan migrants in Sindh, just 63,000 of them are registered

Voluntary repatriation suspended till Feb 29, 2020

Funding to strengthen UNHCR’s interventions in education, health, sanitation

State minister said new generation of Afghan would be provided with modern education

Shehryar Afridi urges UN high commissioner to work on challenges being faced by Pakistan in hosting Afghan refugees

Slump in volunteer repatriation because of illegally occupied properties by Afghan refugees across Pakistan

Refugees become distressed as their stay comes to an end on June 30

Pakistan, Afghanistan, UNHCR agree on 12-point declaration