An Afghan refugee, Zakaria Baloch Zakai, was found dead in his room in Islamabad 20-July.2023
his friend said had been living in Pakistan since 2021 after fleeing Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover. He was working as a waiter in an Afghan restaurant in Islamabad.
According to Baloch’s friends, Mr. Zakaria Baloch graduated from the Political Science University in Kabul. he had been struggling with economic problems and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since leaving Afghanistan. His case recently ignores by the SHARP the Partner of UNHCR, he was reportedly feeling hopeless about his future.
Kauser News Agency try to contact SHARP the partner of UNHCR in Islamabad but they ignored to talk with the media and said: “Please contact the UNHCR Media officer we are not allowed to talk with media without the approval of UNHCR”
The number of Afghan refugee suicides in Pakistan is a growing concern. Mr. M. Zaman Zaman, the leader of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, said that the international community is not helping Afghans and that refugees are struggling financially and economically. He also said that the UNHCR is not answering emails or working on refugee cases.
According to the Sources in Islamabad Police Station, “We are still investigating the case of the Afghan refugee suicides. It is important that they take their time and do a thorough investigation so that they can get to the bottom of what happened.”
The death of Zakaria Baloch is a tragic reminder of the plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Baloch’s body was found in a hospital after three days, and his family members were only able to find him after his death. This is the second Afghan refugee suicide in Islamabad in the past 35 days.
Mr. Zaman Zaman’s warning is a serious one. The suicides of Afghan refugees are a sign of the desperation and hopelessness that many refugees feel. If the international community does not take action to help these refugees, more people will likely take their own lives.
Ms. Hashimi Said: the difficult situation that many Afghan refugees face in Pakistan. They are struggling with economic problems, PTSD, and the uncertainty of their future. Many refugees want to go to Europe, the United States, or Canada, where they believe they will have a better chance of a better life.
It is understandable that refugees would want to leave Pakistan. The economic situation in Pakistan is difficult, and the country is not always welcoming refugees. However, it is important to remember that Pakistan has been a generous host to Afghan refugees for many years. The Pakistani government has provided refugees with food, shelter, and medical care.
Mr. Zaman Zaman Said: The number of fake refugee cases in Pakistan has made it more difficult for eligible refugees to get approved for visas to Canada, the United States, and European countries. This is because the embassies and consulates of these countries must be more careful about who they approve for visas, as they do not want to admit people who are not actually refugees.
Fake refugee cases are a problem for several reasons.
First, they make it more difficult for legitimate refugees to get the help they need.
Second, they waste the time and resources of the embassies and consulates.
Third, they can put people at risk, as they may be sent back to countries where they are not safe.
Mr. Nusrat’s statement reflects the challenges that legitimate refugees face in Pakistan. The fake documentation that some refugees provide makes it more difficult for legitimate refugees to get approved for visas. This is because the embassies and consulates must be more careful about who they approve for visas, as they do not want to admit people who are not actually refugees
Afghan refugees in Pakistan are facing several serious challenges. The economic problems and PTSD that many refugees face a major obstacles to their recovery, The jealousy that some refugees feel towards those who have been able to get asylum can also be a problem.
Baloch’s death is a tragic reminder of the challenges that Afghan refugees face. Many refugees are struggling to find jobs, housing, and healthcare in Pakistan. They are also often subjected to discrimination and violence.
The international community must do more to help Afghan refugees. They need access to safe and legal pathways to resettlement. They also need access to basic services, such as education and healthcare.
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