Day: June 20, 2022

Pakistan has called on the international community to support UN Refugee Agency in its efforts towards durable solutions for refugees worldwide.

In a statement issued in Islamabad on Monday on the occasion of World Refugee Day, Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said renewed international commitment is need of the hour to provide adequate financing for Afghan refugees, including their safe and dignified return.

He said necessary measures should be taken for the stability and sustainable socio-economic development of Afghanistan, in order to avert the possibility of any future refugee exodus from the country.

Paying special tribute to UNHCR for its commendable work in support of refugees, the spokesperson expressed readiness to further strengthen Pakistan’s partnership with the Refugee Agency.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain visited the Islamabad Airport to see off the first batch of Pakistani students going back to China after the imposition of travel restrictions due to COVID -19.

On the occasion, the Minister congratulated the students on their return to China to complete their education. He said that it is our national duty to facilitate the youth in their pursuit of knowledge.

He acknowledged that the students have been facing difficulties for two years.

He said that Ministry of Federal Education took lead in this matter and approached the relevant Chinese authorities, PIA and Civil Aviation Authority to resolve this matter on urgent basis. He praised PIA that despite busy Hajj schedule they managed a flight for the Pakistani students.

Rana Tanveer said that on Monday 105 students are returning and soon the rest will also be able to fly back.

The students return to China will be completed in three phases.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of Dr Qaiser Bengali and Muhammad Yawar Irfan Khan as private members of Benazir Income Support Program.

These seats had fallen vacant following the resignations of Syed Saleem Raza and Zafar A Khan.

Source: Radio Pakistan