Nearly 200 Afghans freed from Pakistani prisons return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 193 more Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland after being released from prisons in Pakistan.
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Uzbek envoy, Swedish official discuss Afghanistan situation
Uzbekistan’s special representative for Afghanistan has discussed the situation in Afghanistan and humanitarian cooperation with the country with the head of the Swedish Ministry of Justice’s Migration Service. The Uzbek Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Uzbekistan’s…
1.3m Afghans expelled from Pakistan since Nov 2023
Pakistan has expelled more than 1.3 million Afghan refugees in a deportation drive launched in November 2023, the Express Tribune reported.
Over 128,000 returnees registered in 42 days: IOM
More than 128,000 Afghan returning refugees have been registered in just past 42 days, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.
119 Afghans freed from Pakistani prisons return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 119 more Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland after being released from prisons in Pakistan.
Over 120 Afghans freed from Pakistani prisons return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 122 more Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland after being released from prisons in Pakistan.
Returnees call for shelter in Ghazni
A number of families forcibly deported from Pakistan and Iran to the southern province of Ghazni complain about lack of shelter and want the government to provide them land plots.
IOM calls for urgent support to returning Afghans
Following a sharp increase in the number of Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and partners on Tuesday launched an appeal to scale up urgently needed support at crossing points and neighbouring areas.
New township being built for returnees near Gardez
Construction work has been initiated on a township for returning refugees at a cost of 800,000 US dollars in southeastern Paktia province, officials announced on Tuesday.
Over 100Afghans freed from Pakistani jails return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 104 more Afghan citizens have returned to their homeland after being freed from prisons in Pakistan.
OIC concerned at forced deportation of Afghans
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has voiced its concern over the forced deportations of Afghan refugees from Pakistan.
Hospital, 12 clinics for deportees active in Torkham
About 12 health centers, including a 20-bed hospital are operational in Torkham town to treat returning refugees in eastern Nangarhar province, Public Health Department officials said on Thursday. The deadline for the deportation of Afghan refugees in Pakistan…
58 more Afghans freed from Pakistani jails return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 58 more Afghan citizens have returned to their homeland after being freed from prisons in Pakistan.
150 Afghan refugees voluntarily return from Kohat
More than 150 Afghan nationals have voluntarily returned from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat district, getting free transportation from the government.
UN pledges more aid for Afghan refugees
The United Nations says efforts are underway to work effectively with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to address the challenges faced by Afghan refugees.
Nearly 100 Afghans freed from Pakistani jails return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 97 more Afghan citizens have returned to their homeland after being released from prisons in Pakistan.
UNHCR seeks $71m to help Afghan returnees
The United Nations refugee agency says it needs $71 million to help Afghans returning to their homeland from Pakistan and Iran.
Afghan, Iranian officials talk economic cooperation, refugees
An Afghan delegation visiting Iran has discussed economic cooperation and resolving problems of Afghan refugees with Iranian officials. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Sadri Azam Osmani led a delegation to Iran yesterday to participate in…
Nearly 100,000 Afghans deported in 26 days: IOM
Nearly 100,000 Afghan returning refugees have been recorded in just past 26 days and more resources are needed to assist them, the International Organizations for Migration (IOM) said on Monday.
UN pledges continued aid to Afghan returnees
The United Nations on Monday promised continued assistance to Afghan returnees in clean water, healthcare and other areas.
47 Afghans freed from Pakistani jails return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 47 more Afghan citizens have returned to their homeland after being released from prisons in Pakistan.
MoRR inks cooperation agreements with NGOs
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) has inked cooperation agreements worth nearly 617,000 US dollars with four NGOs.
Nearly 100 Afghans freed from Pakistani jails return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 98 more Afghan citizens have returned to their homeland after being released from prisons in Pakistan.
Registered Afghans told to leave Pakistan by June 30
Pakistan has set a June 30 deadline for the voluntary repatriation of registered Afghan nationals, including those holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards.
