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27th February, 2013
The exodus continues
If Jinnah and Nehru were having a conversation about today’s Pakistan, how would Jinnah explain Pakistanis seeking refuge elsewhere?
If Jinnah and Nehru were having a conversation about today’s Pakistan, how would Jinnah explain Pakistanis seeking refuge elsewhere?
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7th January, 2013
Asylum seekers: Expelled from Pakistan with no choice
“Seeing their faces will make you understand that what they have chosen has been the lesser of two evils as a last resort.”
“Seeing their faces will make you understand that what they have chosen has been the lesser of two evils as a last resort.”
29th December, 2012
Pakistanis go on hunger strike in Austria
Refugees from Afghanistan and Pakistan take part in a hunger strike at Votivkirche church in Vienna. Some 30 refugees who are on hunger strike to…
Refugees from Afghanistan and Pakistan take part in a hunger strike at Votivkirche church in Vienna. Some 30 refugees who are on hunger strike to…
6th July, 2012
Asylum seekers risk all for Australian dreamland
"I want to pursue a better life, a better future for my son. I want him to live and attend school in a safe country, far from violence."
"I want to pursue a better life, a better future for my son. I want him to live and attend school in a safe country, far from violence."
1st June, 2012
UN report predicts increase in world’s displaced
Eighty per cent of refugees live in the developing world, including 1.7 million Afghans in Pakistan and a million in Iran.
Eighty per cent of refugees live in the developing world, including 1.7 million Afghans in Pakistan and a million in Iran.
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12th May, 2012
The road back home
While Pakistan has embraced the largest number of refugees in the world, it should be no surprise that it is taking a toll on the country.
While Pakistan has embraced the largest number of refugees in the world, it should be no surprise that it is taking a toll on the country.
14th March, 2012
Rise in number of people seeking refuge abroad
PESHAWAR, March 13: Violence and fears of persecution have driven thousands of people to seek asylum in other countries, says a report prepared by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
PESHAWAR, March 13: Violence and fears of persecution have driven thousands of people to seek asylum in other countries, says a report prepared by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
15th December, 2010
Dozens feared dead after refugee boat smashes on Australian island
CANBERRA: Dozens of asylum seekers are feared dead after heavy waves smashed their timber boat onto rocks on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean on…
CANBERRA: Dozens of asylum seekers are feared dead after heavy waves smashed their timber boat onto rocks on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean on…
