UN launches fund to shield displaced people from climate shocks GENEVA: The United Nations said Wednesday it was launching a new Climate Resilience Fund aimed at boosting... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
World Five Rohingya found dead after Indonesia boat capsize: UN MEULABOH: The bodies of at least five Rohingya refugees have been recovered off Indonesia’s westernmost coast after... Published 25 Mar, 2024 11:26am
Pakistan Afghan refugees: UNHCR Commissioner briefed on teaching skills LAHORE: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Damla Bayuktaskin... Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:47am
World Indonesia ends search for Rohingya refugees after boat capsized MEULABOH: Indonesian rescuers called off the search for Rohingya refugees missing at sea after their boat capsized,... Published 22 Mar, 2024 11:55am
Pakistan ‘Schofer’s Karachi visit bolsters Pakistan-US ties’ KARACHI: The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the United States Mission in Pakistan Andrew Schofer reinforced U.S.... Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am
Sports UNHCR, Peshawar Zalmi announce partnership ISLAMABAD: As the Pakistan Super League Season 9 starts from 17 February, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has ... Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:00am
World Millions of Afghans go hungry as winter cold bites PUL-E ALAM: Khurma had to borrow her neighbour’s shoes to walk to Pul-e Alam city to collect a cash handout being... Published 17 Jan, 2024 12:09pm
World More than $2.2bn promised for global refugee crisis at UN forum GENEVA: Countries and businesses at a major U.N. forum pledged more than $2.2 billion towards a global displacement... Published 16 Dec, 2023 12:55am
World UN refugee chief expects further displacement due to Gaza conflict GENEVA: The United Nations refugee chief said on Wednesday that he foresees more displacement in the Middle East due... Published 13 Dec, 2023 02:53pm
World Cate Blanchett calls for focus on education, refugee experience at forum BRUSSELS: Education for refugees, supporting host countries and hearing personal accounts of those forced to flee... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 01:56pm
World About 400 Rohingya land in Indonesia, adds to surge of recent arrivals JAKARTA: Dilapidated boats carrying an estimated 400 ethnic Rohingya arrived in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Sunday,... Published 10 Dec, 2023 10:21am
Pakistan Afghans who worked with Washington: US says wants to accelerate visa processing ISLAMABAD: The United States has conveyed to Pakistan that it is actively exploring all possible options to... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Opinion From forced migration to forced repatriation The caretaker government on 26 September 2023 issued the ‘Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’. According to the... Updated 05 Dec, 2023 04:13am
Print UN conventions bind Pakistan to protect rights of refugees: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that Pakistan is a signatory to United Nations conventions safeguarding the... Updated 02 Dec, 2023 09:34am
Pakistan UN agency urges Pakistan to halt expelling Afghans during winter ISLAMABAD: The UN refugee agency on Wednesday urged Pakistan to halt deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Pakistan Afghan refugees: UNHCR, PPAF join hands to improve livelihoods PESHAWAR: Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has embarked upon the distribution of productive livelihood ... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:28am
World Pakistan opens new border crossings to expedite Afghans’ repatriation Many Afghans have opted to go home voluntarily to avoid deportation Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:25pm
Pakistan Farhatullah, others move SC challenging certain govt steps against Afghans ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to restrain the Federation from detaining, forcefully deporting or... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
World UN says at least 4.4m people stateless GENEVA: The United Nations said Saturday that 4.4 million people worldwide were known to be stateless, though the... Published 05 Nov, 2023 03:10am
Pakistan Pakistan urged to help protect at-risk Afghans ISLAMABAD: Western embassies and the United Nations are urging Pakistan to incorporate into its plan to deport... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Editorials Sending illegal Afghans home EDITORIAL: Islamabad has ruled out any extension in the October 31 deadline for undocumented immigrants — almost... Published 31 Oct, 2023 05:26am
World Record 114 million people now displaced worldwide: UN GENEVA: The number of people worldwide living in forced displacement from their homes is estimated to have exceeded... Published 25 Oct, 2023 05:47pm
Print Core issues: PM advocates a ‘national dialogue’ Says parliament could play a leading role to ensure a healthy and prosperous society in the country Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:47am
Pakistan UN agencies say ready to lend support to govt in registering,managing Afghan nationals ISLAMABAD: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for ... Published 08 Oct, 2023 03:12am
Editorials Refugee deadline EDITORIAL: It seems the UN (United Nations) opposes forced repatriation of Afghan refugees not just in principle but... Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am
Business & Finance Hashoo Foundation launches ‘Crafts of Compassion’ ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Foundation officially launched its new outlet, “Crafts of Compassion,” at Pearl-Continental... Published 16 Sep, 2023 03:03am
Pakistan Indian, IIOJK jails: Kashmir moot in Geneva highlights the plight of Kashmiri prisoners MIRPUR,(AJK): While voicing their grave concern over the continual illegal detention of Kashmiri prisoners in Indian... Published 03 Jul, 2023 06:04am
Editorials Rising costs of conflict and climate change EDITORIAL: In its latest report “Global Trends in Forced Displacement” the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, highlights... Published 18 Jun, 2023 06:32am
Life & Style Angelina Jolie to launch sustainable fashion line ‘Atelier Jolie’ Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie announced the launch of Atelier Jolie, a new fashion-focused business... Published 18 May, 2023 02:48pm
World Fears 860,000 could flee as Sudan fighting leaves truce in tatters KHARTOUM: Gunfire and explosions rocked Sudan’s capital Khartoum for a 20th straight day Thursday, leaving the... Published 05 May, 2023 06:44am
