Discussions: Governor vows to resolve plight of Afghan nationals

PESHAWAR: All-out efforts will be made to resolve the difficulties being faced by Afghan refugees who are living in the country through legal means.

This was said by Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra. He was addressing a 10-member delegation of Afghan refugees, including Haji Hayatullah and Haji Sharafat, who visited him at Governor House on Thursday. Former provincial chief secretary Rustam Shah Mohmand also accompanied the delegation.

The governor said Afghan refugees have been living in Pakistan for several decades.

“We have been extending every possible support and hospitality to them,” he said. “Now that they are returning to their country, we must send them off with honour and dignity. Both Hayatullah and Sharafat told The Express Tribune that they briefed the Governor about the plight of Afghan national.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 9^th, 2016.