This chapter examines the intersection of international institutions, migration governance, and social justice in Pakistan. It situates Pakistan’s experience within the broader South Asian and global contexts, highlighting the influence of organizations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), alongside frameworks like the Global Compact for Migration and the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite decades of hosting Afghan refugees and managing recurrent internal displacement, Pakistan’s migration governance remains fragmented, ad hoc, and often driven by security imperatives rather than equity or durable solutions. Drawing on institutionalist theory and policy transfer frameworks, the chapter identifies critical gaps between global norms and local practices, especially in refugee protection, internal displacement management, and responses to irregular migration. It emphasizes how elite capture, resource constraints, and political economy dynamics hinder the localization of global standards. An intersectional lens reveals that women, minorities, and displaced populations face compounded vulnerabilities, underscoring the need for a rights-based approach. The analysis uses both qualitative evidence and quantitative indicators, such as access to services, documentation coverage, and labour market inclusion, to assess governance outcomes. By aligning Pakistan’s experience with regional trends in South Asia, the chapter demonstrates that the dilemmas faced are not unique but symptomatic of wider institutional patterns. It concludes with policy recommendations that integrate legal reforms, inter-agency coordination, and inclusive development strategies to advance equity and justice in migration governance, thereby contributing to the realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 10, SDG 16, and SDG 17.