An Afghan journalist named Khalid, who chose to remain anonymous, departed Afghanistan in late 2021 and currently resides in Rawalpindi with his family. He left his home country due to security threats and the growing constraints on journalism. However, in Pakistan, he faces limited opportunities to make a living. Afghan journalists like him find it challenging to secure media-related employment in Pakistan, leaving many either unemployed or engaged in physically demanding, low-paying labor. Another significant hurdle they encounter is the absence of permanent resident status and the non-extension of visas for Afghan refugees, adding to their struggles in their new host country.
Date: June 2, 2023
Source: pakistan.asia-news.com
An Afghan journalist named Khalid, who chose to remain anonymous, departed Afghanistan in late 2021 and currently resides in Rawalpindi with his family. He left his home country due to security threats and the growing constraints on journalism. However, in Pakistan, he faces limited opportunities to make a living. Afghan journalists like him find it challenging to secure media-related employment in Pakistan, leaving many either unemployed or engaged in physically demanding, low-paying labor. Another significant hurdle they encounter is the absence of permanent resident status and the non-extension of visas for Afghan refugees, adding to their struggles in their new host country.
Date: June 2, 2023
Source: pakistan.asia-news.com