This article delves into the educational challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Balochistan over four decades. Despite persistent struggles for fundamental rights and exclusionary practices, a resilient generation of refugees has emerged, navigating hurdles to pursue higher education in Pakistan. The narrative explores issues such as compromised education quality, language barriers, administrative hurdles during admissions, financial constraints, and challenges in job placement. Recent events, including the deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees, have cast uncertainty over the higher education journey, threatening the dreams of those who persevered against the odds. The article calls for international recognition of the resilience of these students and collective efforts to ensure their educational journeys are not lost in the face of adversity.
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