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Afghans leaving Jalozai as deadline nears
14 Apr 2008 Afghans in Jalozai, Pakistan's largest refugee village, are moving out ahead of the April 15 deadline for closure. -
Afghan refugee turns rug exporter in Pakistan
11 Apr 2008 After 20 years in exile, Haji Nasim now employs thousands of people in his carpet weaving and trading business in eastern Pakistan, exporting millions of dollars worth of carpets per year under the "Made in Pakistan" label. -
New shoes help needy Afghans walk tall
20 Mar 2008 Inspired by a book about Afghan refugee children, students at the Islamabad International School have donated footwear for hundreds of needy Afghans. -
Kites and spirits soar at UNHCR spring festival in Pakistan
19 Mar 2008 Hundreds of Afghan and Pakistani children usher in spring by flying UNHCR kites in Balochistan - a celebration of old friendships and new beginnings. -
UNHCR seeks US$18.6 million to help Sri Lankan displaced
28 Feb 2008 UNHCR launches an appeal Thursday for US$18.6 million to provide assistance to some 500,000 displaced people in Sri Lanka. -
Hard decisions as Pakistan's largest refugee village faces closure
28 Feb 2008 The saga of Jalozai, Pakistan's largest Afghan refugee village, could soon come to an end. Affected Afghans will have to make some hard decisions. -
Help us revive our traditional lands, ask Afghan Kuchi returnees
24 Dec 2007 Thousands of Afghans from a nomadic tribe have returned home from Pakistan to a land dispute and other challenges. -
UNHCR concerned about security situation in eastern Sri Lanka
23 Nov 2007 UNHCR is seriously concerned about the deteriorating security situation and incidents reported from return areas in eastern Sri Lanka. -
Supporting vulnerable Afghans in Balochistan's refugee villages
22 Nov 2007 Disabled and chronically-ill Afghans, as well as women at risk, are benefiting from the UN refugee agency's project to provide better services for extremely vulnerable individuals in Balochistan's refugee villages.