Tag: Afghan Refugees

Chief Commissioner briefs Federal Minister Engr Amir Muqam about Raha Program

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions and Kahsmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Engr Amir Muqam on Wednesday briefed by Chief Commissioner Afghan Refugees Muhammad Abbas Khan regarding Refugees Affected and Hosting Areas (RAHA) program. Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, provided a detailed insight into various aspects of RAHA Program. Chief… Continue reading Chief Commissioner briefs Federal Minister Engr Amir Muqam about Raha Program

Rescue 1122 recovers four children, man alive from rubbles of BHU roof

PESHAWAR, Apr 22 (APP):The teams of Rescue 1122 here on Monday pulled out four children and a man alive from rubble of the roof of a temporarily built hospital (BHU) for Afghan refugees in Badhabair area. According to the spokesman of Rescue-1122, the roof of BHU which was affected due to recent widespread rains in… Continue reading Rescue 1122 recovers four children, man alive from rubbles of BHU roof

HEC, DAAD sign MoU for Afghan refugees under EFFAL initiative

ISLAMABAD, Feb 29 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has partnered with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) through an MoU signed for HEC’s scholarship programme “Empower Future Female Afghan Leaders – EFFAL Pakistan track initiative.” The MoU, signed by Ms. Aayesha Ikram, Director General (Scholarships) HEC and Muhammad Khaskeia, Head of DAAD Government Scholarship Programmes,… Continue reading HEC, DAAD sign MoU for Afghan refugees under EFFAL initiative

HEC, DAAD sign MoU for Afghan refugees under EFFAL initiative

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has partnered with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) through an MoU signed on Wednesday for HEC’s scholarship programme “Empower Future Female Afghan Leaders – EFFAL Pakistan track initiative.” The MoU, signed by Aayesha Ikram, Director General (Scholarships) HEC and Muhammad Khaskeia, Head of DAAD Government Scholarship… Continue reading HEC, DAAD sign MoU for Afghan refugees under EFFAL initiative

HEC invites applications for DAAD Master’s scholarship from female Afghan refugees

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP):Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has invited applications for the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) fully funded Master’s scholarships for the academic year 2024 from the female Afghan refugees to pursue two years Master’s study in HEC recognized universities in Pakistan. According to the HEC, this scholarship programme is open for… Continue reading HEC invites applications for DAAD Master’s scholarship from female Afghan refugees

Govt making efforts to ensure all facilities in Hajji Camps: Aneeq Ahmed

QUETTA, Jan 3 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed on Wednesday said the government is making efforts to fulfill all the needs of the Hajji camps to facilitate the pilgrims better. During his visit to Hajji Camp Quetta, he said the purpose of visiting Hajji Camp is to review the… Continue reading Govt making efforts to ensure all facilities in Hajji Camps: Aneeq Ahmed

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

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