Geneva: The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) held a detailed briefing and presentation with the Pakistan delegation led by Secretary SAFRON, Mr. Zafar Hasan alongwith Joint Secretary SAFRON Mr. Agha Waseem Ahmad, Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan and Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi to discuss enhanced support for Afghan refugees and host communities in times of disasters and emergencies. This...Read More
Geneva: UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi together with his team met with the Pakistani delegation led by Secretary SAFRON, Mr. Zafar Hassan. The meeting focused on key issues related to Afghan refugees including their protection, voluntary repatriation and sustainable solution strategies. Discussions also covered resettlement options and the need to strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and the international community. This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to address...Read More
On October 15th, 2024, the 75th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee (ExCom) was held in Geneva. Pakistan was represented by a delegation led by the Secretary SAFRON, Mr. Zafar Hasan, accompanied by Ambassador Mr. Zaman Mehdi, Joint Secretary SAFRON Mr. Agha Waseem Ahmad, Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan, Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi and Counsellor Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Khan. The...Read More
Geneva: Ambassador Mr. Zaman Mehdi, Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations in Geneva, hosted a meeting with the UNHCR Advisor Mr. Imran Zeb, Secretary SAFRON Mr. Zafar Hasan, Joint Secretary SAFRON Agha Waseem Ahmad, Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan, Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, KP Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi and Counsellor Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Khan. The discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming...Read More
On 19th September 2024, the Education & Youth Development Cell (EYDC) in collaboration with Right to Play (RTP), successfully organised a Futsal League at the Mardan Sports Complex. This event brought together Afghan youth and local host community members for a day filled with excitement, teamwork and friendly competition! The league featured four male teams from Mardan, Peshawar and Charsadda, competing in a series of knockout matches. In a special...Read More
