Ongoing returns from Afghanistan to Pakistan continue to strain local resources amid mounting humanitarian needs. Despite coordinated efforts by international agencies and local authorities, the influx has resulted in overcrowded reception centers and limited access to essential services, including healthcare, clean water, and shelter. Key challenges persist in ensuring timely distribution of relief materials and addressing protection concerns for vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.

Critical focus areas highlighted in the latest emergency response report include:

  • Inadequate shelter facilities in high-density returnee camps causing increased exposure to harsh weather conditions.
  • Limited access to nutrition programs leading to rising malnutrition rates among children under five.
  • Insufficient…