Three Afghan refugee camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district have been completely vacated after 525 families were repatriated to Afghanistan. The move is part of Pakistan’s ongoing nationwide repatriation campaign targeting Afghan nationals living across camps and urban areas. Authorities say the process follows provincial government directives and includes transportation and logistical support. Additional Deputy […]
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PM Shehbaz urges support for Afghan repatriation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is essential for the safe return of Afghan nationals. Marking World Refugee Day, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting refugees and facilitating dignified repatriation. The statement is significant for millions of Afghans and highlights the need for international cooperation on refugee issues. In his message, […]
Kundi directs improved facilities, data system for Afghan refugees in camps
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday chaired a meeting at the Governor House to review the current situation of Afghan refugees in the province and directed authorities to improve biometric registration and data management in refugee camps. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Afghan Refugees Shakeel Safi, Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Merged Districts […]
Over 300 illegal Afghan nationals arrested in Swabi raids
SWABI — More than 300 illegal Afghan nationals were arrested during a series of raids conducted by district police in various localities of Swabi district on Sunday, authorities said. The crackdown follows a joint decision by the district administration and police to repatriate undocumented Afghans residing in the area. Read More: Search operations against illegal Afghan refugees […]
Pakistan urged to rethink border policies, prioritize diplomacy with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD — Amid rising tensions along the Pakistan Afghanistan border, experts are urging Islamabad to reconsider its current policies, which have affected cross-border trade and complicated relations with Afghan nationals living in Pakistan. Read More: Pakistan army strikes Afghan Taliban posts, ammo depots destroyed A recent report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) highlighted a surge in violence […]
Undocumented Afghans told to leave Kohat under repatriation policy
Authorities in Kohat have directed undocumented Afghans to leave the district voluntarily within the stipulated deadline under the federal government’s repatriation policy, warning that strict legal action will follow in case of non-compliance. Read More: UN warns Afghan arrests, detentions in Pakistan rise 18pc in January The directive was conveyed during a jirga held with Afghan maliks […]
Global silence deepens Taliban’s Afghanistan crisis
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan is facing continuous diplomatic setbacks, struggling to engage major global powers. Russia confirmed no talks or meetings with the U.S. on Afghan issues are planned this year. The diplomatic deadlock highlights Afghanistan’s growing international isolation under Taliban rule. According to Russian official Zamir Kabulov, there have been no direct negotiations […]
Amnesty urges Pakistan to halt Afghan deportations
Amnesty International has urged Pakistan to stop the ongoing deportation of Afghan refugees, describing the repatriation plan as a violation of international legal norms. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the global rights watchdog termed the process “unlawful” and contrary to the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits returning refugees to places where […]
Two million Afghans still living in Pakistan, says UNHCR
Despite the return of more than a million Afghans during 2025, around two million Afghan nationals are still residing in Pakistan, according to the latest data released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Read More: UNHCR urges Pakistan to extend Afghan stay The refugee agency reported that 171,055 Afghans returned to Afghanistan in November alone. Of these, […]
Harsh future feared for progressive voices in Afghanistan
Senator Jan Muhammad Buledi, parliamentary leader of the National Party (NP) in the Senate, has warned that life has become increasingly harsh for people with enlightened and progressive thinking in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power. He said it has become extremely difficult for such individuals to live with dignity under the current political […]