What is being done to support refugee-hosting communities in Pakistan and Iran?
DFID has set aside an additional 11 million for immediate short-term support to the poorer communities of Pakistan, especially those most directly affected by the influx of refugees from Afghanistan. On 18 October, Clare Short announced a further 15 million package to support the government of Pakistan in its continuing reforms and in its efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis for Afghans. A humanitarian expert is due to arrive in Tehran in coming days to consider what more can be done, both to accommodate the expected influx of new refugees into Iran, and for poorer communities in Iran who may be affected.
