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Category: Refugees

Pakistan Announces Voluntary Return Plan for PoR Card Holder Afghan Nationals

Pakistan's Interior Ministry announces a phased, voluntary repatriation plan for Afghan PoR card holders starting September 1, citing national security and resource constraints.

August 6, 2025
Pakistan, Refugees

Mass Returns Intensify Afghan Crisis Amid Forced Repatriation

Mass Afghan refugee returns from Iran and Pakistan strain Afghanistan’s services and heighten protection risks.

July 24, 2025
Afghanistan, News, Refugees

Repatriated Afghans Supported in Nangarhar Tribal Gathering

A tribal gathering in Nangarhar province voiced strong support for repatriated Afghans from Pakistan and urged urgent humanitarian action.

April 25, 2025
Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Refugees, Top Stories

Over 103,000 Afghan Migrants Repatriated from Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey in Under a Month

Over 103,000 Afghan migrants repatriated from Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey in under a month, says Afghan Refugees Ministry.

April 24, 2025
Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Refugees, South Asia, Top Stories

Afghan Refugees Return with Support Services Provided

Afghan refugees return as 3,619 people registered in one day with aid and support services provided at border points.

April 22, 2025
Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Refugees, South Asia, Top Stories

Malala Seeks Refugee Protections Amid Pakistan’s Afghan Repatriation

Afghan repatriation policy and concerns raised by Malala Yousafzai, urging protection for refugees and expanded global resettlement options.

April 18, 2025
Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Refugees, Trending, Women & Society

Qatar Constructs $800K Housing Project for Afghan Returnees in Paktia

Qatar launched an $800,000 project in Gardez, Paktia, to house Afghan returnees. The plan includes 100 homes with essential services for families deported from Pakistan.

April 18, 2025
Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, Refugees, Top Stories

Afghan Consul General in Peshawar Says Kabul Ready to Receive Returning Refugees

Afghan Consul General Hafiz Muhibullah says Afghanistan is fully prepared to welcome returning refugees from Pakistan

April 16, 2025
Diplomacy, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Refugees

Afghan Refugee Return from Pakistan and Iran Sees Over 1,000 Families Home

Afghan refugee return sees 1000+ families return from Pakistan & Iran with aid and support from the Afghan High Commission for Refugees.

April 13, 2025
Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Refugees

Torkham Sees Fresh Wave of Deportations as Deadline for Voluntary Return Ends

Pakistan’s deportation drive targeting undocumented Afghan nationals has intensified, with 777 Afghan citizens expelled via the Torkham border on Saturday April 5, 2025, alone. The latest figures reflect an uptick in repatriations as authorities tighten enforcement following the expiration of the voluntary return deadline last year.

April 11, 2025
Afghanistan, Hindukush Bulletin, News, Pakistan, Refugees

Triple Eruption at Taal Volcano Sends 2-km-High Plumes

Philippine authorities maintain Alert Level 1 as the public is urged to avoid the crater and the Permanent Danger Zone.

October 26, 2025
Disasters, News, Science & Tech

Indian Giant Tata Accused of Fueling Israel’s Occupation of Palestine

US-based activists claim India’s largest conglomerate is deeply involved in Israel’s arms, defence, and surveillance systems used in the occupied Palestinian territories.

October 26, 2025
Middle East, News, World

Terrorist Attack on Police Van in Hangu Claims Three Lives

Attack sparks criticism over provincial refusal of bulletproof vehicles, highlighting growing security challenges in sensitive regions.

October 25, 2025
News, Pakistan, Security

France 24 Report Criticized for Emotional Bias

Analysts say the report lacks journalistic balance, portraying a legal administrative decision as an international dispute while reinforcing a negative narrative against Pakistan.