PAKISTAN: ISLAMABAD, 1 March 2019: The UN refugee agency’s voluntary repatriation programme for registered Afghan refugees resumed on 1st March 2019 after the winter break.

PAKISTAN: ISLAMABAD, 11 September 2019 – UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, on Wednesday welcomed the Government of Pakistan’s generous contribution to its annual programme budget.

PAKISTAN: ISLAMABAD, 18 MARCH, 2019: NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has signed its first-ever agreement with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency to conduct a one-year project to support local and Afghan refugee women in Pakistan.

PAKISTAN: ISLAMABAD, 25 February, 2019: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Monday welcomed the decision made by Prime Minister Imran Khan to allow Afghan refugees to open bank accounts.

PAKISTAN: ISLAMABAD, 29 October 2019: The Government of Japan has announced a contribution of USD 2.1 million to support refugees and their host communities in Pakistan.

PAKISTAN: ISLAMABAD, 4 November 2019 – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has handed over emergency relief items to the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments to strengthen their emergency response and supply preparedness.

PAKISTAN: ISLAMABAD: Mr. Okoth-Obbo will also participate in the appointment ceremony of UNHCR’s first National Goodwill Ambassador in Pakistan and inaugurate a cold chain provincial warehouse in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In addition, he will have an opportunity to interact with refugees during his visit. During his four-day visit, UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Operations will meet with senior Pakistani government officials, as well as meet with Afghan refugees in Islamabad and Peshawar. Mr. Okoth-Obbo will also participate in the appointment ceremony of UNHCR’s first National Goodwill Ambassador in Pakistan and inaugurate a cold chain provincial warehouse in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In addition, he will have an opportunity to interact with refugees during his visit.

PAKISTAN: ISLAMABAD: UNHCR voluntary repatriation programme for registered Afghan refugees is closed due to winter break and will resume in March 2020.

PAKISTAN: Islamabad: My first meeting in Pakistan: generations of Afghan refugees shared their deeply moving stories, hopes & dreams. For 40 years, Pakistan has sheltered Afghan refugees. I urge the world to support host countries and show similar leadership in standing #WithRefugees. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

PAKISTAN: Islamabad: The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, met with Pakistani & Afghan Refugees children during his visit to Islamabad. The Secretary-General asked what they dream of becoming in the future. The children excitedly replied artist , teacher & pilot.