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Pakistan

Pakistan hosts more than 1.4 million registered Afghans who have been forced to flee their homes.

In 2018, UNHCR's work in Pakistan includes working with the authorities to give refugees access to health and education services, strengthening social cohesion between refugees and their host communities and helping refugees who decide voluntarily to return home. This year we will help some 54,000 children to enrol in primary schools and continue to ensure the rights of registered Afghan refugees are protected. 

Additional information

For information about our work in Pakistan:

  • For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.
Help

Are you a refugee or asylum-seeker in Pakistan? Find information about your rights and available services on our HELP site.

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Pakistan website

Visit the UNHCR Pakistan website for more information on our work in the area and the latest local news and stories.

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Operational updates

For up-to-date information about our programmes and operations in Pakistan, including funding level and donor contributions, visit Global Focus, UNHCR's reporting portal.

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Office contact details

The UNHCR Representative in Pakistan

Street Address:
No.2 Diplomatic Enclave, QUAID-E-AZAM, University Road, Sector G-4, Islamabad, Pakistan

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1263, Islamabad, Pakistan

Phone:
+41 22 739 7514

Fax:
41 22 739 7515

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT +5

Working hours

  • Monday: 8:00 - 16:45
  • Tuesday: 8:00 - 16:45
  • Wednesday: 8:00 - 16:45
  • Thursday: 8:00 - 16:45
  • Friday: 8:00 - 12:30
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed

Public holidays

  • 1 January 2023, New Year's Day
  • 23 April 2023, Eid ul-Fitr
  • 24 April 2023, Eid ul-Fitr
  • 29 June 2023, Eid ul-Adha
  • 2 July 2023, Eid ul-Adha
  • 30 July 2023, Tenth of Moharam
  • 20 August 2023, Independence Day
  • 27 September 2023, Prophet's Birthday
  • 25 December 2023, Christmas Day

The Head of UNHCR Sub Office in Quetta

Street Address:
House No.36-E, chaman Housing Scheme, Airport Road, Quetta, Pakistan

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 30, Quetta, Pakistan

Phone:
+41 22 739 7518

Fax:
+41 22 739 7519

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT +5

Working hours

  • Monday: 8:00 - 16:30
  • Tuesday: 8:00 - 16:30
  • Wednesday: 8:00 - 16:30
  • Thursday: 8:00 - 16:30
  • Friday: closed
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed

Public holidays

  • 23 March 2023, Pakistan Day
  • 24 April 2023, Eid ul-Fitr
  • 25 April 2023, Eid ul-Fitr
  • 28 June 2023, Eid ul-Azha
  • 29 June 2023, Eid ul-Azha
  • 28 July 2023, Ashura
  • 14 August 2023, Independence Day
  • 27 September 2023, Eid Milad-un-Nabi
  • 25 December 2023, Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam/Christmas

Office contact details

The UNHCR Representative in Pakistan

Street Address:
No.2 Diplomatic Enclave, QUAID-E-AZAM, University Road, Sector G-4, Islamabad, Pakistan
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1263, Islamabad, Pakistan
Telephone:
Facsimile:
41 22 739 7515
Time Zone:
GMT + 5
Working Hours
Monday: 8:00 - 16:45
Tuesday: 8:00 - 16:45
Wednesday: 8:00 - 16:45
Thursday: 8:00 - 16:45
Friday: 8:00 - 12:30
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Public Holidays:
23 March 2022, Pakistan Day
03 May 2022, Eid ul Fitr:
04 May 2022, Eid ul Fitr/ Labour Day
11 July 2022, Eid ul Adha
12 July 2022, Eid ul Adha
09 August 2022, Ashura
07 October 2022, Eid Milad-un-Nabi
26 December 2022, Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam/Chris

The Head of UNHCR Sub Office in Quetta

Street Address:
House No.36-E, chaman Housing Scheme, Airport Road, Quetta, Pakistan
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 30, Quetta, Pakistan
Telephone:
Facsimile:
41 22 739 7519
Time Zone:
GMT + 5
Working Hours
Monday: 8:00 - 16:30
Tuesday: 8:00 - 16:30
Wednesday: 8:00 - 16:30
Thursday: 8:00 - 16:30
Friday: closed
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Public Holidays:
23 March 2022, Pakistan Day
03 May 2022, Eid ul Fitr:
04 May 2022, Eid ul Fitr/ Labour Day
11 July 2022, Eid ul Adha
12 July 2022, Eid ul Adha
09 August 2022, Ashura
07 October 2022, Eid Milad-un-Nabi
26 December 2022, Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam/Chris