Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 38
38
Accepted
Paragraph: 82
Pakistan already hosts the second highest number of refugees in the world.
Conclusion
Pakistan already hosts the second highest number of refugees in the world. It is important that countries capable of helping carry the financial and practical burden do so.
Government Response Summary
The government states that the UK is working with other donors to support Pakistan and UNHCR to protect and support Afghan refugees in Pakistan, and Pakistan has received World Bank funds for refugee hosting areas.
Paragraph Reference:
82
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
Response: The UK is working with other donors to support Pakistan and UNHCR to protect and support Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Pakistan has also received World Bank IDA 18 forced displacement funds which are now being spent in refugee hosting areas by the government.