Ruhila Mateen
Stories
April 10, 2025
Aseel's Response to the Mass Deportation of Afghan Refugees from Pakistan
At a time when Afghanistan should be welcoming the renewal of spring, millions of its people are returning not by choice, but by force. Over 3 million Afghan refugees are being deported from Pakistan—abruptly, and in most cases, without the chance to take anything with them. No clothes, no savings, no shelter. Only memories of a life they were forced to leave behind. The story of Afghan refugees in Pakistan isn’t new. Since the Soviet invasion in 1979, waves of Afghan families have cross
June 16, 2023
From Tradition to Style: The Enduring Appeal of the Afghan Pakol
The Afghan Pakol is a mesmerizing traditional wearing found in the untamed highlands of Afghanistan that reflects Afghan culture and history.
April 21, 2023
Combating the Hunger Crisis and Bringing Hope to Afghan Families
Since November 2022, Aseel has reached out to more than 4000 families and more than 37000 individuals in 25 provinces with emergency humanitarian assistance.
