This study examines how the length of time since return affects income generation and the socio-economic reintegration of Afghan refugee returnees from Pakistan. Using primary data from 2,868 households surveyed in UNHCR’s second round of Post-Return Monitoring (PRM) in December 2024, the analysis explores income, employment, debt, food security, documentation, digital access, mental health, and well-being. An ordered probit model identifies key determinants of household income, highlighting the roles of services, remittances, education, and digital connectivity, as well as vulnerabilities such as food insecurity and indebtedness. The findings show that reintegration is not linear: male-headed households experience modest income improvements over time, while female-headed households face stagnation or decline. Debt and food insecurity worsen with return duration. The study provides evidence to inform targeted area-based interventions, linking immediate humanitarian support to long-term structural investments.