Abstract
This paper brings forth the case of Afghan refugees living in Chaghi, Baluchistan. The refugees in Pakistan trace back their roots for last four decades. In tandem with this, it also explores the realities and impacts of refugees on the social fabric of Pakistani society in general and Chaghi in particular. The refugees in Chaghi, Baluchistan are given deadline over deadline to repatriate after giving birth to their 2nd and 3rd generation in Pakistan. This paper aims at to investigate the issues caused by repatriation initiatives, whether the refugees are ready or not to repatriate voluntarily after living in Chaghi from nearly last four decades. This research paper deals with certain questions i.e. what issues did Afghan refugees face during their stay in Chaghi? what social, political and economic impacts do Afghan refugees have upon the people/district Chaghi? what are the major impediments to the repatriation of Afghan refugees? For inferring the results, qualitative/descriptive research methods have been applied.
Keyword(s)
Afghan refugees, Baluchistan, Pakistani Society, repatriation