ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister for States and Frontier Regions Engineer Amir Muqam has emphasized Islamabad’s enduring friendship and cooperative spirit with Afghanistan, especially in addressing the concerns of Afghan refugees.
During a meeting with Afghanistan’s Charge d’Affaires Sardar Ahmed Khan Shakeeb in Islamabad, the Minister said Islamabad extended the stay of Proof of Registration card holders for one year, recognizing the current humanitarian situation.
He urged Kabul to pursue long-term solutions for its citizens residing in Pakistan, focusing on their return and integration.
On his part, Charge d’Affaires Sardar Ahmed Khan Shakeeb expressed profound gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for their hospitality towards Afghan refugees over the last four decades.
He lauded the extension of the POR card validity, acknowledging it as a critical support for Afghan citizens in Pakistan.
