BRUSSELS, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan's Ambassador to European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Rahim Hayat Qureshi Thursday met with Belgian candidate for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Dr Nicole de …
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP):United Nations High Commission for Refugee (UNHCR) has expressed concern over Pakistan’s intention to forcibly return Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. According to the …
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Thursday called for a humanitarian approach to issue of Afghan refugees and stressed for renewing dialogue between Pakistan and …
UN refugee agency announces deep staff cuts, despite rising needs worldwide
UNHCR highlights plight of Rohingya refugees amid alarming reports
UNITED NATIONS, May 04 (APP): A global funding crisis, including cuts from the US, is placing refugees – who cannot return home due to war or persecution – is increasing …
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Assistant High Commissioner Operations UNHCR Raouf Mazou and UNHCR Representative in Pakistan, Philippa Candler, called on the Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engr …
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):The Government of Japan on Friday announced USD 3 million to support UNHCR’s programmes for Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. The Government of Japan has …
ISLAMABAD, Apr 09 (APP):UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Peshawar Zalmi have entered a strategic partnership and have called for greater compassion towards Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan, urging that …
UN teams ramp up response to deadly quake in Myanmar, Thailand: Top official