Quarterly

Abstract

Inaugural Remarks The Conference explored the deeply interwoven historical, political, and human dimensions of bilateral relations, with a specific focus on Pakistan's evolving refugee repatriation policy. The conversation highlighted how recent developments, especially the repatriation drive initiated in 2023, sit at the intersection of past grievances, current insecurities, and a shrinking space for empathy and inclusion. Scholars and practitioners from both countries offered a multi-perspective analysis that ranged from geopolitical critique to cultural reflection, from field-based insights to normative proposals for rebuilding trust and cooperation.