9 h. 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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4 d. ago 98 Afghan migrants freed from Pakistani prisons, return home

Ninety-eight Afghan migrants were freed from Pakistani prisons and repatriated through the Spin Boldak border crossing. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced in a statement the release of 98 Afghan migrants from prisons in Pakistan. According to the ministry’s statement on Saturday, April 26, these individuals were repatriated through the Spin Boldak border crossing. […] The post 98 Afghan migrants freed from Pakistani prisons, return home appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchange gunfire along Kashmir border

Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire along the Kashmir border on April 26. Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated once again as soldiers from both countries exchanged gunfire along the Kashmir border for the second time. The incident occurred early on Saturday, April 26, and has drawn widespread international attention. According to reports from […] The post Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchange gunfire along Kashmir border appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago EU allocates €250,000 to support Afghan migrants expelled from Pakistan

The EU has allocated €250,000 through the International Red Cross to support Afghan migrants expelled from Pakistan, providing essential aid. The European Union has allocated €250,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross in Afghanistan to assist Afghan migrants recently expelled from Pakistan. This financial aid aims to address the urgent needs of Afghan migrants […] The post EU allocates €250,000 to support Afghan migrants expelled from Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago Russia and Pakistan strengthen collaboration to tackle terrorism threats from Afghanistan

Russia and Pakistan emphasized the need for stronger cooperation to combat terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, focusing on regional stability. The Russia-Pakistan Joint Working Group has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing terrorist threats originating from Afghanistan territory. On Tuesday, April 22, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan released a statement highlighting the group’s meeting and […] The post Russia and Pakistan strengthen collaboration to tackle terrorism threats from Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago More than 100,000 Afghans left Pakistan in April, amid eviction campaign

More than 100,000 Afghans left Pakistan in April, amid eviction campaign  France 24

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1 week ago Pakistan sets April 30 as final deadline for Afghan migrants to leave

Pakistan has set April 30 as the final deadline for undocumented Afghan migrants to leave, enforcing stricter immigration laws. The Government of Pakistan has reaffirmed that April 30 is the final deadline for the departure of undocumented immigrants, particularly Afghan nationals without valid visas. Talal Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Interior, stated in a […] The post Pakistan sets April 30 as final deadline for Afghan migrants to leave appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Pakistan confirms its expulsion of more than 80,000 Afghans since April 1

Pakistan confirms its expulsion of more than 80,000 Afghans since April 1  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago Afghan refugee children board a truck loaded with their belongings as they wait for their deportation to Afghanistan, at a holding centre near the Pakistan

Afghan refugee children board a truck loaded with their belongings as they wait for their deportation to Afghanistan, at a holding centre near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman on April 15, 2025  IslanderNews.com

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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago Pakistan issues ultimatum to Afghan migrants awaiting Western relocation

Pakistan has warned Afghan migrants awaiting relocation to Western countries to leave by end of April or face possible deportation. The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has warned that thousands of Afghan nationals, who have applied for resettlement in Western countries, may face deportation if not relocated by the end of April. The warning comes amid […] The post Pakistan issues ultimatum to Afghan migrants awaiting Western relocation appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago 8 TTP militants killed near Afghanistan border: Pakistan Army

Eight TTP militants were killed near the Afghanistan border after a failed infiltration attempt, Pakistan Army confirmed in a statement. The Pakistan Army announced on April 6 that eight militants affiliated with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in an attempted cross-border infiltration near the Afghanistan border. According to Dawn newspaper, the incident took place late […] The post 8 TTP militants killed near Afghanistan border: Pakistan Army appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s Parliament to review plan for returning Afghan refugees

Pakistan’s Parliament is set to review plans for the forced return of Afghan refugees amid growing domestic and international concerns. As pressure intensifies on Afghan refugees in Pakistan, local media have reported that the National Assembly of Pakistan is set to hold a session on Monday April 7, to discuss the forced repatriation of undocumented […] The post Pakistan’s Parliament to review plan for returning Afghan refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago US delegation to visit Pakistan for talks on Counterterrorism

The U.S. State Department has announced that a high-level American delegation, led by Eric Meyer, head of the South and Central Asia Bureau, will visit Pakistan from April 8 to 10. The visit aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in counterterrorism and explore economic partnerships, especially in the mining sector. In a statement released on Saturday, […] The post US delegation to visit Pakistan for talks on Counterterrorism appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Afghanistan Situation: UNHCR | Assisted Afghan Returnees from Pakistan, Iran and other countries (30 March to 5 April 2025)

Afghanistan Situation: UNHCR | Assisted Afghan Returnees from Pakistan, Iran and other countries (30 March to 5 April 2025)  ReliefWeb

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3 w. ago Pakistan to begin forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan refugees from Karachi

Pakistan has announced plans to begin the forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan migrants with citizenship cards, raising concerns internationally. Security officials in Pakistan’s Sindh province have announced the commencement of the forced deportation of 16,138 Afghan citizens holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC). Pakistani media reported on Friday, April 4, that more than 150 individuals have […] The post Pakistan to begin forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan refugees from Karachi appeared first on Khaama Press.

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