Pakistan
Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is among the largest refugee-hosting countries globally, showing remarkable generosity for over 40 years to those in search of safety.

Key statistics
2.6 million
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
1.7 million
people were registered as refugees and asylum-seekers in the country at the end of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan
$120.2 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in Pakistan are sustained
Strategy and results
This section provides key information related to the Global Appeal and Global Report.
Strategy
Latest multi-year strategy, outlining key priorities and a comprehensive overview of operational plans as part of the Global Appeal.
Indicators and targets
Indicators and targets enable operations to establish their benchmarks and targets for comparison with results.
Annual Results Report
Latest Annual Results Report highlighting key achievements from the year and published as part of the Global Report.
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Population and financial overview
Pakistan
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Populations
Population types
Population types
Note: The "Stateless" category does not include stateless people who are also in other categories, to avoid double counting. The total number of stateless, across all categories, is .
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by country
Population by country
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by origin
Population by origin
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Financial
Budget and expenditure trend
Budget and expenditure trend
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by pillar
Budget by pillar
Budget by objective
Budget by objective
Note: The table presents the budget for this operation broken down at the objective level. Resource allocation at the objective level is subject to change during the course of the year as the operational situation evolves and priorities shift. The current budget, reflected in the bottom line of this table, is updated on a monthly basis and is replaced by the final budget at year-end.
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2024 budget and 2023 current budget are taken from the budget document approved by UNHCR's Executive Committee in October 2023.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Strategy - Country
Strategy
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
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