The Afghan Refugee Cricket League 2024, concluded its fifth season on December 27, 2024, with a thrilling final match between Bannu and Nowshera teams. The grand event, held at Islamia College, Peshawar drew significant attention highlighting the role of sports in fostering unity and resilience among Afghan refugees and host communities. The Chief Guest for...Read More

Secours Islamique France (SIF) in collaboration with UNHCR, organized an exhibition titled “Crafting Resilience: Improving Lives of Afghan Refugees,” highlighting the remarkable talents of Afghan refugees trained through their vocational skills training program. The exhibition showcased a wide range of products and services created by skilled Afghan refugees who have benefited from the training programs....Read More

On December 18, 2024, Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, Commissioner for Afghan Refugees,KP accompanied by Ms. Cindy Kushner, UNICEF Chief of WASH inaugurated the Integrated Resource and Recovery Center (IRRC) and a Drinking Water Supply Scheme at Panian Refugee Village in Haripur. The establishment of the IRRC aims to address critical needs in waste management...Read More

The University of Peshawar has launched the Adolescent Youth Facilitation Space (AYFS) at the College of Home Economics to empower young girls through education, life skills and community engagement. Supported by UNFPA and the School of Leadership Foundation, the space offers counseling, gender-inclusive environments, volunteer work and recreational activities. Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP Shakeel...Read More

The Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, met with the Director General of Rescue 1122 at the organization’s headquarters in Peshawar, where he was given a comprehensive tour of the facility observing state-of-the-art equipment and emergency response protocols . During the meeting, the DG briefed the Commissioner on Rescue 1122’s operational...Read More

On December 13, 2024, the Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi participated in an exhibition organized by the Hashoo Foundation as part of the LIVE-HMT Project. The event highlighted the entrepreneurial abilities of Afghan refugees featuring small-scale businesses, a culinary competition and displays of handcrafted products. The Commissioner for Afghan Refugees,...Read More

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) organized a two-day symposium at the Best Western Premier Hotel, Islamabad focusing on evidence-based development planning in Pakistan. The Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, inaugurated the event. This symposium marked a significant milestone as part of...Read More

The much-awaited Afghan Cricket League 2024 -Season 5 officially began on 10th December 2024 with an opening ceremony at the historic Islamia College University, Peshawar. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Twelve teams from Refugee Villages (RVs) across KP are participating with players from both...Read More

The Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, accompanied by Senior Technical Advisor GIZ-BBSC conducted a visit to the Torkham Border and Michni Post to evaluate the current conditions at these critical points. The visit focused on assessing protection measures for Afghan refugees and understanding the broader security environment in the region. During the visit, the delegation...Read More

On December 7, 2024, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit Baltistan and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam alongwith Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi visited the Refugee Village Panian in Haripur to inaugurate a clean drinking water supply scheme . The event was attended by representatives of the Afghan community and officials...Read More