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  • Document Renewal and Identity Verification Exercise (DRIVE) is taking place across the country. In terms of overall progress, the primary implementation of DRIVE is now approaching 20 per cent and more than a quarter of a million interviews have been completed. To date, a total of 258,815 individuals (49,966 families) have been verified or newly recorded since the launch of DRIVE. A cumulative total of 38,904 PoR cards have been distributed from 34 sites.
    highlight 13 Jul 2021 (2 years ago)
    Pakistan (Islamic Republic of)
  • National Command Operation Center (NCOC) has warned of the 4th wave of COVID-19 as there is a steady increase in daily cases of COVID-19 positive cases, which was over 1,800 on 12 July as compared to an average less than 1,000 during the first week of July. The positivity rate has also climbed to 4 per cent. Although vaccination is ongoing for all ages above 18, the coverage is still low. Only 4 million people have been fully vaccinated so far.
    highlight 13 Jul 2021 (2 years ago)
    Pakistan (Islamic Republic of)
  • Skills training builds futures for refugees and Pakistanis alike

    news By Humera Karim in Quetta, Pakistan, 16 Jul 2021 (2 years ago )
    In Quetta, Pakistan, Nida and her fellow trainees are gaining vocational skills, equipping them to take advantage of new livelihoods opportunities.
  • UNHCR and EU’s support in education sector helps increase enrolment of Pakistani, refugee children

    news UNHCR/Z. Saleah, 25 Jun 2021 (2 years ago )
    The Provincial Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Elementary & Secondary Education, Mr. Shehram Khan Tarakai, Head of UNHCR’s Sub-Office in Peshawar,
  • A test of speed, strength, skill and horsemanship

    news UNHCR/Humera Karim Quetta, Pakistan, 06 Aug 2021 (2 years ago )
    Haji Gada Muhammed sits on a cushion in a splendid white parahan tunban, a traditional Afghan long-shirt and loosely plaited trousers made of linen.
  • Afghan refugee doctor dares women and girls to dream

    news Afghan refugee Saleema Rehman has beaten the odds to become the first female doctor in her community. © UNHCR/Amsal Naeem, 29 Sep 2021 (2 years ago )
    Doctor Saleema Rehman is the regional winner for Asia for UNHCR’s annual Nansen Refugee Award for her dedication to promoting girls’ education in her community and for her contribution to Pakistan’s COVID-19 response.
  • Amid COVID disruptions, Afghan refugee women are stepping forward into business

    news By Zikrea Saleah in Peshawar, Pakistan, 09 Nov 2021 (2 years ago )
    In Pakistan, enterprising Afghan refugee women are stepping forward to support their families, learn skills and run small businesses.
  • Afghan refugee removes obstacles barring kids with disabilities from school

    news By Zikrea Saleah in Peshawar, Pakistan, 17 Feb 2022 (2 years ago )
    In Pakistan, Jamil provides wheelchairs to get refugees with disabilities into the classroom and give them a shot at a future.
  • Beekeeping by Afghan refugees helps boost Pakistan’s honey business

    news By Qaiser Khan Afridi and Aoife McDonnell in Buner, Pakistan, 08 Apr 2022 (2 years ago )
    High in Pakistan’s rolling hills, a mountain valley is a refuge not only for bees, but also refugees from Afghanistan.
  • Pakistan’s disastrous floods uproot refugees and citizens

    news By Qaiser Khan Afridi in Nowshera, Pakistan, 02 Sep 2022 (1 year ago )
    Afghan refugees are among the 33 million people in Pakistan affected by torrential rains and flooding.