On Monday, 9th September 2024, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Refugee Consultative Forum (PRCF) was held at UNHCR Sub-Office in Peshawar. The forum, which brought together key stakeholders discussed the Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) 2024 and analyzed issues presented by sector leads. The Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi in his...Read More

Federal Minister for SAFRON, Engr. Amir Muqam, chaired a meeting with International NGOs focused on Afghan refugee welfare in Pakistan. Attendees included Secretary SAFRON, Joint Secretary SAFRON, Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP alongside INGO representatives. The minister emphasized better coordination, efficient project implementation and involving SAFRON/CCAR in the planning phases....Read More

Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, visited the Voluntary Repatriation Center (VRC) and PoR Card Modification (PCM) Center in Azakhel, Nowshera, accompanied by the Head of UNHCR Sub-Office Peshawar. The visit focused on reviewing the repatriation process of Afghan refugees. The Commissioner was briefed on the center’s operations and inspected facilities to...Read More

Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP, visited the UNHCR Sub-office Peshawar. During this visit, he met with key colleagues, including Unit Heads, and was accompanied by Project Directors from CAR, KP. The visit aimed to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen the collaboration between CAR,KP and UNHCR . As part of their...Read More

The Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi attended the “Inauguration Ceremony – Craft of Compassion,” an event hosted by the Hashoo Foundation to showcase Afghan refugees’ handmade products as part of the “Livelihoods Improvement & Vocational Education (LIVE)” project. The ceremony took place at Sheltons Rezidor, Peshawar on September 3, 2024.Read More

On 31-08-2024, the Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, visited Jalala Refugee Village (RV) in Mardan. He met with the District Administrator of Mardan and officials at the RVA office, where he was briefed on the camp’s profile.During his visit to the Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Jalala, he urged the...Read More

A two-day orientation workshop on “Building Bridges for Social Cohesion” was held at Hotel Elites, Nathiagali, on August 29-30, 2024, bringing together key stakeholders, including staff from CAR KP, CCAR, GIZ, and Sabawon. The workshop focused on orienting participants on GIZ’s “Building Bridges for Social Cohesion (BBSC)” project, with a focus on the Urban Cohesion...Read More

On 26th August 2024, Mr. Indrika Ratwatte, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG)/Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) in Pakistan, met with Mr. Amir Muqam Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON). The meeting was attended by Mr. Zafar Hassan Secretary SAFRON, Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Mr. Shakeel Muhammad...Read More

Mr. Kofi Ohenenana Dwomo, Head of UNHCR Sub-Office, Peshawar, along with Senior Protection Officer Mr. David Mulbah, visited CAR Headquarters in Peshawar to warmly welcome Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, the newly appointed Commissioner for Afghan Refugees in KP, fostering a spirit of cooperation and collaboration between UNHCR and CAR,KP in addressing the needs of...Read More

The Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (CAR KP) plays a pivotal role in facilitating the voluntary repatriation and legal protection of Afghan refugees. Our Solutions Strategy Unit (SSU) and Protection Desks are at the forefront of these efforts, ensuring that refugees can make informed decisions about returning to their homeland and receive the necessary...Read More