31 h. ago Iran, Pakistan hold security talks as Tehran offers mediation between India and Pakistan

Iran’s Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan’s army chief to discuss border security and regional tensions, offering mediation between Islamabad and Delhi. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, held high-level talks with General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, to discuss recent regional developments and security cooperation, according to a press release from the Pakistani […] The post Iran, Pakistan hold security talks as Tehran offers mediation between India and Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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65 h. 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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3 d. ago UNICEF: One in Five Afghan deportees from Pakistan are children

UNICEF reports 20% of Afghan deportees from Pakistan are children, many returning without families, facing urgent needs for shelter, food, education. Amid the ongoing forced deportations of Afghan nationals from Pakistan, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised serious concerns about the impact on minors. In a report released on Sunday, May 4, UNICEF […] The post UNICEF: One in Five Afghan deportees from Pakistan are children appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 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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7 d. 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 Dozens of Afghan Refugees Forcibly Deported from Tajikistan, Sources Say

Tajik security forces have reportedly carried out a fresh wave of forced deportations of Afghan refugees from the western city of Vahdat, expelling at least 47 individuals to Afghanistan via the Sherkhan border, sources on the ground told Khaama Press on Monday. The deported individuals, according to a local Afghan refugee who spoke on the condition of […] The post Dozens of Afghan Refugees Forcibly Deported from Tajikistan, Sources Say appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Iran and Pakistan Discuss Afghanistan and Regional Stability

Iran and Pakistan Discuss Afghanistan and Regional Stability  TOLOnews

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2 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 Rights Activists Urge UN To End Forced Deportations Of Afghans From Iran, Pakistan

Rights Activists Urge UN To End Forced Deportations Of Afghans From Iran, Pakistan  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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3 w. ago Iran and Pakistan are Intent on Deporting Millions of Afghans back to Afghanistan (Taliban)

Iran and Pakistan are Intent on Deporting Millions of Afghans back to Afghanistan (Taliban)  Modern Tokyo Times

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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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3 w. ago Afghanistan Situation: UNHCR | Assisted Afghan Returnees from Pakistan, Iran and other countries (6 April to 12 April 2025)

Afghanistan Situation: UNHCR | Assisted Afghan Returnees from Pakistan, Iran and other countries (6 April to 12 April 2025)  ReliefWeb

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3 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 Over 11,000 Afghan Refugees expelled from Pakistan; PoR cardholders protected until June 30

Over 11,000 Afghan migrants have been expelled from Pakistan in the latest phase, while PoR cardholders are protected until June 30. Pakistani media reports have revealed that, since the beginning of the second phase of forced Afghan migrant expulsions, 11,371 Afghan migrants were deported from the country between April 1 to April 9. This includes […] The post Over 11,000 Afghan Refugees expelled from Pakistan; PoR cardholders protected until June 30 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Afghan Refugees’ property looted and expelled with abuse in Pakistan: Officials

Afghan refugees in Pakistan are reportedly facing abuse and property looting during forced expulsions, according to officials’ statements. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations of Afghanistan has condemned the ongoing detention and forced deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan. According to the ministry, these migrants are subjected to violence and their belongings are seized by […] The post Afghan Refugees’ property looted and expelled with abuse in Pakistan: Officials appeared first on Khaama Press.

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