Pakistan Urges Global Support on Afghan Refugee Issue

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Pakistan has urged the international community to take greater responsibility for addressing Afghanistan’s humanitarian and economic challenges, stressing that the country has hosted millions of Afghan refugees for more than four decades. Officials say Pakistan’s efforts represent one of the longest refugee-hosting commitments in the world despite limited international support.

As Pakistan continues to facilitate the return of Afghan nationals in line with its laws and policies, authorities emphasize that the country cannot indefinitely bear the burden alone. Islamabad maintains that the difficulties facing Afghanistan today stem from long-standing political and economic issues and should not be blamed solely on refugee repatriation efforts.

Pakistan has called on donor countries and international organizations to increase support for Afghanistan and help create conditions that allow returning Afghans to rebuild their lives.

Analysis

Pakistan’s stance reflects growing calls for fairer international burden-sharing in refugee management. While the country continues to manage the challenges associated with hosting large refugee populations, officials argue that lasting solutions require stronger global engagement and investment in Afghanistan’s stability and development.

Experts note that sustainable returns depend not only on repatriation but also on international efforts to address the root causes of displacement and support long-term recovery in Afghanistan.