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 and resource recovery within the refugee village promoting sustainable practices and improving overall environmental conditions....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 Muhammad Khan Safi, praised the initiative extending support for similar projects across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to...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 capabilities emphasizing their role in disaster response, medical emergencies and fire control while discussions focused...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, KP commended the participants accomplishments and underscored the vital role of vocational training in fostering...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 the country’s first-ever Data for Development (D4D) initiative emphasizing youth development, climate change, gender issues...Read More
