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Afghans now able to update, modify identification in Pakistan
10 Nov 2008 Four centres have been opened to correct, modify or update Proof of Registration cards given to Afghans last year. The aim is to provide protection through updated and accurate cards, and to keep the database of Afghans alive. -
Voices from behind the veil
6 Nov 2008 Displaced women from Pakistan's tribal areas speak out about their needs. UNHCR and its partners are working to meet these in a culturally-sensitive way. -
Displaced in Pakistan, between a rock and a hard place
28 Oct 2008 Mohammed is among tens of thousands of people displaced by the fighting in Pakistan's tribal and border areas. He describes his family's escape, life in Peshawar's Kacha Garhi camp and their prospects for return. -
Nearly 190,000 displaced by fighting on Pakistan's border region of Bajaur
14 Oct 2008 Some 190,000 people, including Pakistanis and Afghans, have been displaced by fighting in north-west Pakistan's Bajaur agency since mid-August. -
UNHCR helps more than 250,000 Afghans return home since January
7 Oct 2008 More than quarter-of-a-million Afghans have returned home with UNHCR help so far this year from Pakistan and Iran, many due to problems faced in exile. -
Some 20,000 people flee Pakistan's tribal areas for Afghanistan
29 Sep 2008 They started arriving in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province as fighting intensified in Bajaur Agency of Pakistan's tribal areas this summer. Aid agencies have rushed food and relief supplies to them and their host families. -
UNHCR asks donors for US$17 million to help Pakistan's displaced
23 Sep 2008 UNHCR launches an appeal for more than US$17 million to help tens of thousands of people displaced by conflict and floods in Pakistan. -
UNHCR chief ends Pakistan visit to review protracted Afghan situation
28 Aug 2008 High Commissioner Guterres visits Pakistan and pledges support for projects to rehabilitate and develop selected refugee-hosting areas. The government agrees to revise its Afghan repatriation strategy beyond 2009, based on ground realities. -
Q&A: Aid worker beats biases in Balochistan
22 Aug 2008 For most of her life, Surriya Kasi has battled biases within her home and community to pursue her quest for education and a career in conservative Balochistan, south-western Pakistan.