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
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Repatriation plan to be executed from November 1: Zubair Jamali
Repatriation plan to be executed from November 1: Zubair Jamali
Balochistan minister says refugees will be sent back to their country with dignity
Balochistan minister says refugees will be sent back to their country with dignity
India denies extension in Afghan students’ visa, scholarship programme
ISLAMABAD, Sept 16 (APP): India is denying hundreds of Afghan students studying in its universities an extension in their visas raising fears about their legal status in the host country. According to media reports, about 21,000 Afghan citizens had settled in India including 11,000 asylum seekers, but they were not included in the category of… Continue reading India denies extension in Afghan students’ visa, scholarship programme
UNHCR, Government of Pakistan pay tribute to resilience of displaced people
UNHCR, Government of Pakistan pay tribute to resilience of displaced people
Afghan refugees waiting in a long queue for their turn to apply for passports on Mall road leading to Afghan Commisionerate in provincial capital
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Record 100 million displaced in 2022, UN says in year-end review
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 27 (APP):A staggering 100 million people were forced to flee their homes in 2022 globally, the United Nations refugee agency said Monday, highlighting the continued UN help to those in need in a myriad of ways, and push for more legal, and safe ways for people to migrate. That figure, which includes… Continue reading Record 100 million displaced in 2022, UN says in year-end review
Enhanced Parliamentary interactions certain to prove beneficial for Pak-Australia ties: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday stressed that persistent parliamentary interactions and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Australia would certainly prove beneficial for the two countries. Talking to Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins, he stressed on the need to further develop contact between business communities of both countries… Continue reading Enhanced Parliamentary interactions certain to prove beneficial for Pak-Australia ties: NA Speaker
Pakistan urges Afghan authorities to revisit ban on university girls
ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday urged the Afghan authorities to revisit the decision to suspend university and higher education for girl students in Afghanistan. “Pakistan is disappointed to learn about the suspension of the university and higher education for female students in Afghanistan,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. The FO said… Continue reading Pakistan urges Afghan authorities to revisit ban on university girls
At UN, Pakistan calls for robust, collective efforts for refugees’ protection needs
At UN, Pakistan calls for robust, collective efforts for refugees’ protection needs
A Three-Member Delegation led by Senator Azam Khan Swati participating in Global Parliamentary Conference with the theme Parliaments and the Global Compacts on Migration and Refugees: how to bring about stronger International Cooperation and National Implementation? organized with the collaboration of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (Gnat) and IPU being held
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President urges int’l community’s resolve for continuous support to refugees globally
ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): As Pakistan joined the world to commemorate World Refugees Day on Monday, President Dr Arif Alvi called for resolve by the international community to continue its collective efforts and support for refugees around the world. The president, in his message on the Day, said Pakistan continued to host one of the… Continue reading President urges int’l community’s resolve for continuous support to refugees globally
Afghan refugee children playing cricket outside their huts in the outskirts of the city
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Pakistan strongly condemns killing of Palestinian journalist
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the killing of a Palestinian journalist, Shireen Abu Aqleh, who was shot dead while covering an Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp of occupied West Bank. “Pakistan calls upon the international community to take urgent action to put an end to the Israeli occupation, which… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns killing of Palestinian journalist
Pakistan urges sustained financial help to refugee-hosting developing countries
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 30 (APP): Highlighting that Pakistan is hosting over 3.5 million Afghan refugees, a Pakistani delegate has urged the developed countries to financially help the developing countries caring for large number of refugees, and also offer the option of resettlement in the third countries. “International community needs to provide adequate, predictable, regular and… Continue reading Pakistan urges sustained financial help to refugee-hosting developing countries
Afghans in catch 22 as West squeezes space: Reports
ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP): The Afghan citizens evacuated from Afghanistan by the United States and other Western countries, are now experiencing the uncertain situation as the outpouring sympathies have started to dwindle and overshadowed by the political gimmickry in their host countries. The future of these refugees is by no means certain as most of… Continue reading Afghans in catch 22 as West squeezes space: Reports
Female Afghan’s Refugees are waiting for their turn to renew their cards (Proof Of Registration) during Document Renewal and Information Verification Exercise
APP33-300921 PESHAWAR: September 30 - . APP Photo by Shaheryar Anjum APP34-300921 PESHAWAR: September 30 - NADRA official is taking picture of Afghan Refugee girl to renew card (Proof Of Registration) during Document Renewal and Information Verification Exercise. APP Photo by Shaheryar Anjum APP35-300921 PESHAWAR: September 30 - An Afghan refugee is showing Afghan Citizen… Continue reading Female Afghan’s Refugees are waiting for their turn to renew their cards (Proof Of Registration) during Document Renewal and Information Verification Exercise
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippe Grandi addressing to media persons
APP45-170921 ISLAMABAD: APP46-170921 ISLAMABAD: September 17 - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippe Grandi addressing to media persons. APP photo by Saleem Rana
Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi addressing to a gathering of Kashmiri refugees
APP68-070921SIALKOT: September 07 - . APP Photo by Munir Butt APP69-070921SIALKOT: September 07 - Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi addressing to a gathering of Kashmiri refugees. APP Photo by Munir Butt
No ‘refugee status’ given to anyone so far: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Monday clarified that so far no ‘refugee status’ had been granted to anyone in wake of foreigners’ evacuation and takeover of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Addressing a press conference, he said that on daily basis, many people come and return back from the Chaman… Continue reading No ‘refugee status’ given to anyone so far: Sheikh Rashid
- Pakistan, Canada agree to deepen bilateral cooperation in multiple domains
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
