5 d. ago Over 250,000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran in April: UNHCR

Over 250,000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran in April: UNHCR  Xinhua

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8 d. ago Pakistan deports Afghan Refugees, separating families with Pakistani spouses: The New York Times

Pakistan is deporting Afghan refugees, including those married to Pakistani citizens, separating families despite years of residency. As Pakistan intensifies the deportation of thousands of migrants, many families with cross-border ties are on the brink of collapse. Afghan citizens, who have lived in Pakistan for years and married Pakistani citizens, now face forced expulsion and […] The post Pakistan deports Afghan Refugees, separating families with Pakistani spouses: The New York Times appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UN: 250,000 Afghan Refugees return from Iran and Pakistan in April

In April, 250,000 Afghan refugees returned from Iran and Pakistan, straining Afghanistan’s fragile resources amid ongoing economic and humanitarian crises. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that approximately 250,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran and Pakistan in April 2025 alone. Out of the total, nearly 96,000 were forcibly deported, while about […] The post UN: 250,000 Afghan Refugees return from Iran and Pakistan in April appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Quetta Chamber urges Pakistan to issue work permits for skilled Afghan refugees amid labor shortages

The Quetta Chamber of Commerce urges Pakistan to issue work permits for skilled Afghan workers, highlighting the impact on Balochistan’s economy. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Quetta has urged the government of Pakistan to issue work permits to skilled Afghan refugees engaged in sectors such as mining, agriculture, and other industries. The request […] The post Quetta Chamber urges Pakistan to issue work permits for skilled Afghan refugees amid labor shortages appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Video: Pakistan's deportations of Afghan refugees reach 1 million

Video: Pakistan's deportations of Afghan refugees reach 1 million  InfoMigrants

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2 w. ago Deputy PM begins Kabul visit as Pakistan cracks down on Afghan refugees

Deputy PM begins Kabul visit as Pakistan cracks down on Afghan refugees  The Tribune

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3 w. ago Nearly 50,000 Afghan children deported from Pakistan in 15 days

In the past 15 days, nearly 50,000 Afghan children were deported from Pakistan, facing severe challenges upon their return. In the first 16 days of April 2024, around 50,000 children were among the Afghan refugees expelled from Pakistan. Save the Children has warned that these children face a high risk of separation from their families […] The post Nearly 50,000 Afghan children deported from Pakistan in 15 days appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Japan to provide $3 million to support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Japan pledges $3 million to aid Afghan refugees in Pakistan, amid ongoing forced deportations, harassment, and reported torture by Pakistani authorities. Japan has announced a $3 million contribution to support UNHCR programs aiding Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The funds will help provide healthcare, identification documents, and services addressing gender-based violence. Funded through Japan’s supplementary budget, […] The post Japan to provide $3 million to support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan FM visits Kabul amid ongoing deportation of over 800,000 Afghan refugees

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, arrived in Kabul on Saturday for a one-day official visit. This comes amid the expulsion of over 85,000 Afghans, including mostly children, in just over two weeks, causing significant concern and hardship for displaced families. Pakistan has launched a strict campaign to deport over 800,000 Afghans by the end of […] The post Pakistan FM visits Kabul amid ongoing deportation of over 800,000 Afghan refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan's deportations of Afghan refugees reaches 1 million

Pakistan's deportations of Afghan refugees reaches 1 million  DW

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3 w. ago Khalilzad: Pakistan may be using refugee expulsions to transfer ISIS fighters to Afghanistan

Khalilzad Claims Pakistan is Exploiting Afghan refugees Deportations as a Cover to transfer ISIS Fighters into Afghanistan for Strategic Purposes. Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. envoy, has raised concerns about the widespread deportation of migrants from Pakistan, suggesting that Islamabad might use the situation as a cover to relocate ISIS operatives to Afghanistan. This morning, […] The post Khalilzad: Pakistan may be using refugee expulsions to transfer ISIS fighters to Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Despite crackdown, Afghan refugees remain rooted in Pakistan’s northwest

Despite crackdown, Afghan refugees remain rooted in Pakistan’s northwest  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago Over 2,600 Afghan Refugees awaiting Resettlement in Pakistan, Says Bild

Over 2,600 Afghan refugees with approved resettlement from Germany are currently in Pakistan, awaiting relocation. According to Bild newspaper, on Tuesday, April 15, more than 2,600 Afghan refugees with approved resettlement commitments from Germany are currently living in Pakistan. Despite facing opposition from the ruling party, these individuals are awaiting transfer to Germany. The German […] The post Over 2,600 Afghan Refugees awaiting Resettlement in Pakistan, Says Bild appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Germany to conduct 3 more Flights for Afghan Refugees from Pakistan

Germany plans three additional charter flights by April’s end to relocate Afghan refugees from Pakistan, continuing its resettlement efforts. Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to conduct three additional charter flights by the end of April to relocate Afghan refugees from Pakistan. These flights aim to bring former Afghan employees of German institutions, […] The post Germany to conduct 3 more Flights for Afghan Refugees from Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Thousands of Afghan families facing Humanitarian Crisis after forced deportation from Pakistan

Over 44,000 Afghan refugees have been forcibly deported from Pakistan since April 1, facing severe shortages of food, water, and shelter. Thousands of Afghan families forcibly deported from Pakistan are facing a dire humanitarian crisis. Since April 1, over 44,000 individuals, including many children, have been expelled under Pakistan’s Illegal Foreigners Return Program. These returnees, […] The post Thousands of Afghan families facing Humanitarian Crisis after forced deportation from Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Sharp rise in forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan

Nearly 45,000 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan in ten days amid a sharp rise in forced deportations, UNHCR reports. Since the second phase of the forced deportation campaign began, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that 44,900 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan in just ten days, from April […] The post Sharp rise in forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Pakistani Outlet criticizes Western Countries for abandoning Afghan refugees

A Pakistani outlet has criticized Western nations for abandoning Afghan refugees who once supported them, leaving many stranded in Pakistan. The Pakistani newspaper Dawn has sharply criticized the behavior of Western countries towards Afghan refugees, describing it as “cruel.” The report, published on April 12, highlights how thousands of Afghan refugees, who previously collaborated with […] The post Pakistani Outlet criticizes Western Countries for abandoning Afghan refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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