Tag: Afghan refugees
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Deporting Afghan Refugees from Pakistan: A Policy Analysis
Pakistan initially set a deadline for refugees to leave the nation by the end of the year, but authorities extended this deadline until February 29th, 2024. Those who remain beyond this date will incur a fine of $100 per month, up to a maximum of $800. The presence of Afghan refugees has posed security challenges.…
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Reevaluating the danger of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
In 2007, Pakistan initiated a registration process for Afghan refugees within its borders, issuing Proof of Registration (POR) cards. These cards offered temporary legal status, freedom of movement, and exemption from the Foreigners Act of 1946. Originally intended to last until 2017, this arrangement was extended due to ongoing instability in Afghanistan. Subsequently, any new…
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Afghan refugees in UAE protest against halt in US relocations
Hundreds of Afghans have launched a rare protest at a Gulf facility where they have been housed since fleeing their homeland last year, holding banners pleading for freedom and demanding to be sent to the US
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Afghans weigh risky overland trips to borders as evacuation flights end
UN refugee agency says up to half a million Afghans could flee their homeland by year’s end
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US Calls on Pakistan to Open Borders for Afghan Refugees
Washington: The US demand for opening Pakistani borders for Afghan refugees could further escalate tensions between the two countries. Reports state that a senior US State Department official stated while briefing news reporters about the new US policy for Afghan refugees, that it will be essential for Pakistan to continue to open its borders for…
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Japan donates USD 3.7 miln to support refugees, host communities
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP):The Government of Japan Monday announced a contribution of USD 3.7 million to support UNHCR’s programmes and activities for Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. This three-year project will focus on education, livelihoods assistance and community structures in the provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, benefitting over 240,000 individuals, said…
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UNHCR shall not shy away from its responsibilities towards Afghan Refugees, says Federal Minister SAFRON
Sahibzada Mehboob Sultan, Federal Minister for SAFRON said the UNHCR shall not shy away from its responsibilities towards Afghan refugess