Qaiser Khan Afridi
Qaiser Khan Afridi is a spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Pakistan, where he plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights and protection of refugees, particularly Afghan citizens facing repatriation. In recent news, Afridi expressed concerns regarding the Pakistani government's directive for the forced return of Afghan Citizen Cardholders, urging the government to consider humanitarian perspectives and ensure that returns are dignified and voluntary.
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Qaiser Khan Afridi, spokesperson for UNHCR Pakistan, told Dawn.com on Saturday that many of the people affected are Afghan refugees who have lived for years in these villages and have expressed great despair about how this development is going to impact on their lives.
Govt plans to shut down 16 Afghan refugee camps amid ongoing repatriation - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-27
Qaiser Khan Afridi, a spokesperson for the UN refugee agency, expressed deep concern over the government's recent actions.
Pakistán reanuda expulsión de 1.4 millones de refugiados afganos
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-05
Spokesman for UNHCR Pakistan Qaiser Khan Afridi voiced deep concern about the latest worrying developments regarding the implementation of Islamabad’s plan to repatriate registered refugees.
Repatriation orders spark panic among Afghans with PoR cards - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-03
Qaiser Khan Afridi, the spokesperson for the UN Refugee Agency, expressed concerns about the forced return of Afghan refugees amidst deteriorating human rights conditions in Afghanistan.
افغان مہاجرین کی بے دخلی شروع، اقوامِ متحدہ کا اظہارِ تشویشPakistan· 2025-04-03Qaiser Khan Afridi, the UNHCR spokesperson, expressed concerns regarding the government's directive on Afghan Citizen Cardholders.
Deportations begin today amid ‘deadline extension’ confusion - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-03
Qaiser Khan Afridi, a UNHCR spokesperson, expressed concerns regarding the government's directive on Afghan Citizen Cardholders.
Deportations begin today amid ‘deadline extension’ confusion - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-03