Tag: Afghan Refugees

Caretaker setups responsible for conducting elections: KP Governor

PESHAWAR, Nov 21 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Ghulam Ali on Tuesday said that after the announcement of the elections’ date by the Election Commissions of Pakistan (ECP) the caretaker governments are responsible for making arrangements for conducting the general elections for the continuation and strengthening of the democratic process in the country. Addressing the business community… Continue reading Caretaker setups responsible for conducting elections: KP Governor

Caretaker Health Minister Ameer Mohammad Jogezai and Information Minister Jan Achakzai address a press conference at Quetta Press Club regarding Afghan Refugees and Congo Virus

APP49-071123 QUETTA: November 07 - Caretaker Health Minister Ameer Mohammad Jogezai and Information Minister Jan Achakzai address a press conference at Quetta Press Club regarding Afghan Refugees and Congo Virus. APP/MNN/TZD/ABB
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Local admin initiates action plan for repatriation of illegal foreigners as deadline ends

MULTAN, Oct 31 (APP):The local administration initiated an action plan to address the issue of Afghan refugees residing illegally across the Multan division, as the final deadline ended. On the directives of Commissioner Engineer Aamir Khattak, camps for Afghan residents are being established. A total of 656 Afghan individuals are set to be repatriated from… Continue reading Local admin initiates action plan for repatriation of illegal foreigners as deadline ends

Deportation process applies to all illegal foreigners: Caretaker PM

LAHORE, Oct 30 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday reiterated that as per government’s policy and relevant laws, they were sending back all the illegal aliens and foreigners from the soil of Pakistan as the set deadline of October 31 under the repatriation process draws nearer. He said that such policy was not… Continue reading Deportation process applies to all illegal foreigners: Caretaker PM

HRCP to organise seminar on Afghan Refugees

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) will organize a seminar on Afghan refugees on Wednesday, October 18th. The seminar will focus on protecting the rights of Afghan refugees. HRCP has expressed its concern over the recent announcement by the federal caretaker government to expel 1.1 million foreigners living in Pakistan… Continue reading HRCP to organise seminar on Afghan Refugees

UNHCR Pakistan launches one-off cash assistance scheme for 1.3 million Afghan refugees

ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (APP):UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched a one-time cash assistance scheme for some 1.3 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan affected by the devastating 2022 floods as well as the prevailing economic situation. The assistance is being provided, in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, to reach refugees who are not eligible… Continue reading UNHCR Pakistan launches one-off cash assistance scheme for 1.3 million Afghan refugees

President for practicing Islamic teachings to ensure Inter-Faith harmony, global peace

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday called for practicing cherished principles of Islam which called upon everyone to practice one’s own religion without interfering in other’s religions. Practicing such principles ensures political, social, cultural, legal and religious freedoms for the followers of all religions, respecting and protecting their places of worship and… Continue reading President for practicing Islamic teachings to ensure Inter-Faith harmony, global peace

Pakistan’s hospitality to host over 1.4m Afghan refugees unparalleled

ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Despite its economic and social pressures, Pakistan has been hosting over 1.4 million Afghan refugees and and 850,000 Afghan Citizen Card holders for four decades while adhering to the highest standards of protection, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owing to the unparalleled hospitality by Pakistan, the refugees as well as Afghan… Continue reading Pakistan’s hospitality to host over 1.4m Afghan refugees unparalleled

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