Stories by Jamaima Afridi

Jamaima Afridi is a freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. She is working on women’s rights/issues, Afghan refugees, climate change, and religious freedom from across Pakistan. She reports on human rights in conflict regions.

For Tirah Valley’s internally displaced, there’s no way home

Residents of the valley, situated in KP, have staged a demonstration at the Pakistan-Afghanistan Torkham border demanding their right to return home. Updated 17 Sep, 2024 11:53am

As Pakistan begins second phase of deportation, Afghan women fear what lies ahead

The aspirations of Afghan girls are stifled — their potential locked away behind closed doors. This restriction not only robs them of the experience of academic learning but also crushes their dreams for a brighter tomorrow. Updated 15 Apr, 2024 03:25pm

Afghan refugees are leaving — and Pakistanis are enjoying the spoils they leave behind

Since the crackdown began, Afghan refugees are desperate to sell off their assets and leave the country — only to find that their Pakistani 'friends' will take full advantage of their vulnerabilities. Published 10 Nov, 2023 02:41pm