BBSC-GIZ organized a 3-day workshop on Communications & Visibility for CCAR/CARs staff from January 28 to 30, 2025. The training aimed to enhance participants skills in content creation, leveraging social media and building strong public relations . Through interactive sessions, hands-on activities and expert-led discussions, participants gained valuable insights into effective communication strategies to enhance...Read More

A Quarterly Coordination Meeting was held on January 29, 2025, chaired by the Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi alongside Heidi Herrmann, Project Lead SSARC-GIZ at the GIZ office in Serena Business Complex, Islamabad. Implementing Partners (IMC, RI and HI) made detailed presentations on project updates, achieved targets, challenges and success stories...Read More

On January 26, 2025, International Customs Day was celebrated with the Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, actively participating alongside other notable delegates including the Chief Collector of Customs KP, the Consul General of Iran and the Deputy Consul General of Afghanistan. The discussions during the event focused on regional issues and...Read More

Khwendo Kor, in collaboration with UN Women under the project Afghan Women Social and Economic Empowerment (AWSEE), organized an event to celebrate the creativity and resilience of Afghan women artisans. The Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, attended the mela as the Chief Guest and in his speech, he emphasized the...Read More

IMSciences, in collaboration with UNHCR, PPAF and IDEA, organized a Graduation Ceremony for the Start-Up Support & Entrepreneurship Skills Training for DAFI Scholars. The event was graced by the Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, as the Chief Guest. During his address, he highlighted the significance of promoting entrepreneurship among Afghan and...Read More

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