Conflict and climate crisis present fundamental threat to people living in conflict hit regions: Speakers

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP):While highlighting the nexus between conflict and climate crisis, the speakers during an interactive dialogue held on the sidelines of the 55th session of the UNHCR have said that a holistic approach on the part of global community was required to tackle both issues simultaneously. The interactive dialogue, which was arranged by… Continue reading Conflict and climate crisis present fundamental threat to people living in conflict hit regions: Speakers

UNHCR, Peshawar Zalmi announce partnership ahead of Pakistan Super League Season 9

ISLAMABAD, Feb 05 (APP): As the Pakistan Super League Season 9 starts from 17 February, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced a partnership with Peshawar Zalmi to promote the refugee cause through cricket in Pakistan. Peshawar Zalmi is the leading franchise of Pakistan Super League (PSL) cricket championship, which has been taking place since… Continue reading UNHCR, Peshawar Zalmi announce partnership ahead of Pakistan Super League Season 9

Dignity kits bring hope to Sukkur, SRSO, UNHCR & RSPN’s humanitarian Initiative

SUKKUR, Feb 04 (APP):In the wake of the devastating 2022 floods, the Rural Support Programs Network (RSPN), with the collaboration of the Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO), marked a heartening event in Sukkur by distributing Dignity Kits to women and girls above 10 years old. This initiative, generously funded by the United Nations High Commissioner… Continue reading Dignity kits bring hope to Sukkur, SRSO, UNHCR & RSPN’s humanitarian Initiative

UNHCR-CAR jointly organizing five-day exhibition on Afghan culture from Feb 1

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP):The Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees (CAR) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) are jointly organizing five day an exhibition – “Afghan Culture: Conversations Through Stitch & Stone|” from February 1 to February 5 at gallery no 2, Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). The event will bring together key government counterparts, members… Continue reading UNHCR-CAR jointly organizing five-day exhibition on Afghan culture from Feb 1

UNHCR-PPAF collaborate to empower Afghan refugee families with sustainable livelihoods

PESHAWAR, Nov 16 (APP):The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) are partnering to provide productive livelihood assets to Afghan refugee families in Pakistan. The program, now in its fourth phase, is committed to empowering over 3,000 Afghan refugee families residing in six refugee camps in Districts Nowshera,… Continue reading UNHCR-PPAF collaborate to empower Afghan refugee families with sustainable livelihoods

Decision to deport illegal foreigners in line with sovereign laws, int’l norms: FO

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): The Foreign Office on Monday said the decision to deport the illegal foreigners residing in Pakistan was in line with the sovereign domestic laws and international principles. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in response to a statement by the United Nations High Commissioner (UNHCR), said the decision was “in exercise of Pakistan’s… Continue reading Decision to deport illegal foreigners in line with sovereign laws, int’l norms: FO

Pak-Afghan Expo to open doors of economic uplift: UNHCR

PESHAWAR, Sep 27 (APP):Head of Sub-Office of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Kofi Dwomo has said that Pak-Afghan Expo will certainly open the doors of economic development for both Afghans and Pakistanis. He expressed these views during a meeting organized under the auspices of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce &… Continue reading Pak-Afghan Expo to open doors of economic uplift: UNHCR

Pakistan’s management of Afghan refugees despite challenges represents success story: Hyder

RAWALPINDI, Sep 20 (APP):Caretaker Minister for Defence, Lieutenant General (R) Anwar Ali Hyder, on Wednesday during a call-on made by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and Pacific, Indrika Ratwatte said despite our numerous challenges as a developing country, Pakistan’s management of Afghan refugees over decades… Continue reading Pakistan’s management of Afghan refugees despite challenges represents success story: Hyder

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