A three-day URSU staff capacity-building workshop was held at Shelton Rezidor, Peshawar. The training aimed to enhance the efficiency of URSU staff based on a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) conducted by SRSP. It equipped the relevant staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve service delivery and better respond to the needs of urban...Read More

SHARP concluded World Refugee Day celebrations with a friendly cricket match uniting Afghan youth, host communities & partners. The event was graced by Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi Commissioner for Afghan Refugees,KP as Chief Guest and Mr. Kofi Ohenenana Dwomo Head of UNHCR Sub-office Peshawar as Guest of Honor. Also present were Ms. Memoona Batool...Read More

A quarterly workplan meeting of the SSARC Project of GIZ was held at Serena Hotel, Peshawar on 25th June 2025, where Handicap International (HI), Relief International (RI) and International Medical Corps (IMC) presented their current activities and previewed planned activities till September 2025.Read More

On 20th June 2025, in celebration of World Refugee Day, the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees, KP in collaboration with Social Support for Vulnerable Afghan Refugees and Host Communities (SSARC) project of GIZ, successfully organized the “Kick for Unity” Female Taekwondo Tournament at Hayatabad Sports Complex, Peshawar. Young female Taekwondo players from the Afghan refugee and...Read More

To celebrate World Refugee Day, BBSC-GIZ organized a special event at NIC Islamabad. The event featured inspiring short films made by Afghan refugee women and members of the host communities. These films shared real stories of bravery and positive change. Colorful cultural and handicraft stalls from the Urban Cohesion Hubs in Peshawar, Quetta, and Karachi...Read More

Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, held a meeting with Mr. Muhammad Anwar, CEO of Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) alogwith his team and Mr. Mujeeb Alam Toru, Focal Person to the Chairman, Prime Minister Youth Program. The meeting focused on exploring collaboration opportunities aimed at empowering Afghan refugees in KP through skills...Read More

The Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Engr. Amir Muqam alongwith Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi formally inaugurated the solarization project at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Alpuri, District Shangla. This initiative marks a significant milestone in ensuring sustainable and uninterrupted electricity supply to one of the key healthcare...Read More

A Grand Graduation Ceremony was held on 15th May 2025 at the Urban Cohesion Hub (UCH), Peshawar, for young graduates who successfully completed skill development courses in various trades, including tailoring, IT, beautician, electrician and other vocational fields. These trainings aimed to enhance livelihood opportunities and promote self-reliance among youth particularly from vulnerable communities. The...Read More

The Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, attended the final match of the football tournament as the Chief Guest at the Police Colony Football Ground. The tournament featured teams comprising both Afghan refugee and Pakistani youth. During the event, the Commissioner praised the talent, passion and discipline demonstrated by the young...Read More

The Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, inaugurated the Cricket Club at Nasir Bagh, Peshawar. During the event, he delivered an inspiring speech highlighting the vital role of sports in promoting unity, discipline and hope particularly among Afghan refugee youth. This new ground, he added, will serve as a shared platform...Read More