New York, August 26, 2025, 03:36 AM PKT –
Pakistan has pledged both humanitarian and diplomatic support for the Rohingya during a UN high-level conference scheduled for September 30, 2025. This commitment aligns with the United Nations’ call for global solidarity, commemorating eight years since the mass exodus from Myanmar.
Humanitarian Commitment by Pakistan
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced Pakistan’s support on August 25, 2025, at a UN session in New York. This initiative addresses the ongoing crisis affecting over one million refugees in Bangladesh. Pakistan’s efforts concentrate on two primary areas:
- Advocating for the Rohingya’s safe return to Myanmar
- Securing increased international funding for refugee camps in the region
Call for Sustained Global Action
“Their plight demands global action,” stated Foreign Minister Dar during the session. He highlighted the 2017 military crackdown in Rakhine State, which displaced 750,000 Rohingya in mere months. The Minister described it as a humanitarian catastrophe, stressing the need for both diplomatic pressure and financial support to ensure refugee welfare.
Challenges in Cox’s Bazar Camps
Pakistan aims to secure more funding for refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, where most Rohingya refugees face dire challenges. Camp conditions have deteriorated due to:
- Rising violence within camp areas, threatening refugee safety
- Significant reductions in international funding affecting essential services
- Overcrowding impacting over one million refugees
- Limited access to healthcare and educational facilities
UN Conference to Encourage Global Support
The UN high-level conference on September 30 seeks to unite international stakeholders to tackle the Rohingya crisis. It aims to mobilize financial resources and gather diplomatic commitments. Participants will explore long-term solutions for Rohingya refugees in the region. This meeting coincides with the eighth anniversary of the 2017 crisis, which triggered one of the largest refugee exoduses in recent history.
