In this episode of The Farewell Lnad ,host Sayed Reza Shah Tohur speaks with Bahadur Falak, a highly educated Afghan refugee in Pakistan whose story reflects both resilience andloss.

With a background in Law, Political Science, and International Relations, Bahadur once served as a politicalanalyst, civil society activist, and government official in Afghanistan. But migration brought unforeseen trials. On March 15, 2025, duringRamadan, he lost his young son, Maulana Baha Falak, in a tragic accident— a heartbreak that became one of the defining moments of his refugee journey.

In this candid conversation, Bahadur shares the struggles faced by Afghan migrants in Pakistan: barriers to employment, legal uncertainties, limited healthcare access, and the emotional toll of displacement and personal loss.

Despite his qualifications andexperience, Bahadur — like many Afghan refugees continues to face challengesin finding dignified work and stability. His story sheds light on the resilience of refugees and the urgent need for solutions.