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ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP): Commissioner for Afghan Refugees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi underscored the importance of Skills and Dignity for Afghan communities in latest episode of insightful podcast series”Freedom Gate Dialogues”here on Thursday.
The podcast was hosted by Arooj Raza Sayyami.
During the discussion, Safi shed light on the challenges and evolving needs of the Afghan refugee population in Pakistan, particularly in KP.
He underlined the importance of technical and vocational training, access to education, and community-based resilience-building to empower refugee communities.
Commissioner also called for greater collaboration with local NGOs, development partners, and private sector actors to scale support for self-reliance.
The dialogue also touched upon the impact of climate change on refugee communities, especially in disaster-prone districts of KP.
Safi noted that preparedness, early warning systems, and disaster-resilient infrastructure must be integrated into refugee management strategies.
Speaking about the avenues of collaborations with Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP), including on skill development initiatives, he appreciated FGP’s continued focus on inclusive economic empowerment and expressed optimism about joint efforts to pilot practical models of community integration, enterprise development, and climate-adaptive interventions.
Muhammad Anwar, CEO of FGP, thanked Commissioner for Afghan Refugees KP Muhammad Khan Safi for his participation, stating, “We are committed to supporting dignified livelihoods and creating platforms where collaborative solutions can emerge.”
The session concluded with a shared resolve to work towards building more resilient, inclusive, and hopeful futures for refugee populations, particularly in underserved regions of KP.