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HIGHLIGHTS
▪ More than 2.8 million Afghans from Iran and Pakistan have returned so far in 2025, with recent earthquakes in Afghanistan exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.
▪ Although Encashment Centres in Afghanistan remain closed due to restrictions on female staff, UNHCR continues to operate in border areas, providing cash assistance and other support.
▪ Afghans remain in a precarious situation in Pakistan following the end of the grace period for Proof of Registration (PoR) cards on 31 August, putting many at risk of arrest and deportation.
▪ The Afghanistan situation remains critically underfunded, with only 32% of the required $478 million for 2025 received. Additional support is needed to scale up the response to multiple emergencies. UNHCR’s updated regional returns appeal calls for $258.6 million.