International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies

Public Lecture: Racialized Borders Intersecting Colonial Histories and Contemporary Refugee Realities

The International Center for Refugees and Migration Studies (ICRMS) hosted a public lecture titled Racialized Borders—Intersecting Colonial Histories and Contemporary Refugee Realities, led by Dr. Uzair Hashmi, Head of the Department of Government and Public Policy at NUST. The lecture provided a critical analysis of the historical and contemporary factors shaping refugee realities in Pakistan, […]

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ICRMS Staff Training on Contract Management

The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) recently organized an extensive training session on Contract Management delivered by Advocate Ghulam Abbas and Mr. Munir Hussain, aimed at enhancing the professional capabilities of its staff in managing procurement processes and hiring practices within the public and development sectors. The session focused on imparting a

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Procurement Training for ICRMS Staff

A procurement training session was conducted for the staff of ICRMS, focusing on building a robust understanding of procurement principles, processes, and legal frameworks. The session emphasized the importance of procurement in ensuring the organization’s goals are met efficiently and transparently, in line with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Rules of Pakistan. These rules,

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Policy Dialogue on Urban Refugee Challenges

The ICRMS organized a second policy dialogue titled “Urban Refugee Challenges: Navigating Economic and Social Realities in Urban Settings (Protection)” at BUITEMS, with a particular focus on the rights and protection of refugee children. Moderated by Syed Muaz Shah, the event brought together key stakeholders, including Dr. Abdul Rehman, Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUITEMS, and Arbab

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Research Symposium of Frontier Scholars Research Award (FSRA) – 2024

The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) organized the 2024 Research Symposium of the Frontier Scholars Research Award (FSRA) and ICRMS-Led Research on November 12, 2024, at BUITEMS. This symposium convened scholars, researchers, and academic leaders to discuss impactful research studies focusing on refugee issues and host community challenges in Balochistan and beyond.

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Research Symposium of Emerging Scholars Research Award (ESRA) – 2024

The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) hosted the annual Research Symposium of the Emerging Scholars Research Award (ESRA) on November 11, 2024, at the Pink Hall, BUITEMS. This prestigious event brought together emerging researchers to present innovative research addressing critical challenges faced by Afghan refugee communities in Balochistan. The event commenced with

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Staff Training on Human Resource Management

On 5th November 2024, the International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) conducted a Human Resources (HR) training session led by Mr. Manzoor Hussain, Director of Human Resource Management at BUITEMS. This session provided ICRMS staff with essential insights into key HR processes, focusing particularly on enhancing internal record-keeping and inventory management systems. The

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Second Task Force Meeting 2024

The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) hosted the second Task Force meeting on October 9, 2024, at the ORIC Conference Room, BUITEMS. The Task Force’s primary objective is to increase refugee students’ enrolment in tertiary education. Attendees included Dr. Abdul Rehman, Pro-VC BUITEMS, Dr. Rahila Umar, Director ICRMS, Dr. Ehsan Ullah Kakar,

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First Task Force Meeting 2024

The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) held its first Task Force Meeting on Thursday, 19 September 2024, at the Video Conference Room, BUITEMS. The meeting brought together key representatives from academia, government bodies, and organizations working with Afghan refugees to discuss pressing challenges and propose actionable solutions. Notable attendees included Prof. Dr.

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