Afghan Refugees | MCQs

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The arrival of Afghan refugees in the 1980s led to a humanitarian crisis in Pakistan.

This prompted the growth of NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) to help with relief, shelter, education, and health.

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At the peak of the Afghan refugee crisis, Pakistan hosted approximately 3.5 million Afghan refugees.

This occurred mainly during the Soviet-Afghan War (1980s).

This making the Pakistan one of the largest refugee-hosting countries at that time.

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After the 1979 Soviet invasion, around 4.5 million Afghans took refuge in Pakistan, making it one of the largest refugee movements.

The influx affected Pakistan’s economy, security, and demographics, with many refugees settling in camps and urban areas.

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Pakistan has cancelled about 200,000 computerized national identity cards (CNICs) fraudulently held by Afghanistan refugees.

1.5 million Afghan refugees was with Pakistan and about 800,000 Afghan refugees were living in the country illegally.

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