A delegation headed by director for regional bureau for Asia and pacific UNHCR Mr Indrika Ratwate has called on Federal Minister for Saffron Muhammad Talha Mehmood 

Islamabad, January 31, 2023 (PPI-OT):UNHCR director has briefed federal minister about current status of afghan refugees and informed him about projects and initiatives taken for voluntary repatriation of afghan refugees. The delegation stressed upon need for skill development of refugees and to mobilize resources for afghan community.

The minister has said that current regional and global economic situation has created challenges for host countries and such countries are facing difficulties in supporting refugees. The minister has said that world community need to create a pull factor for voluntary repatriation of afghan refugees.

The minister has said that Pakistan is engaging afghan authorities to create feasible economic conditions to expedite voluntary repatriation of afghan refugees. The minister has said that the economic situation of the region has made refugees communities more vulnerable. The minister has said Pakistan is facing terrorism and economic crisis and it is very critical to resolve long standing issues including that of afghan refugees.

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