The participants also explored potential joint interventions such as entrepreneurship promotion, access to microfinance, and women’s economic empowerment within refugee communities.
Commissioner Afghan Refugees KP Visits Freedom Gate Prosperity to Explore Collaborative Opportunities. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi, Commissioner Afghan Refugees Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), visited the office of Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) for a meeting to identify areas of collaboration to benefit the Afghan refugee community residing in the province. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to foster partnerships that can contribute to the socio-economic uplift of vulnerable populations.
CEO of FGP, Mr. Muhammad Anwar, warmly welcomed Commissioner Safi to the FGP office. The meeting was also attended by Ms. Arooj Raza Sayyami, Board Member FGP, along with key members of the FGP team, including Mr. Farhan Jawaid, Mr. Shafqat Aziz, and Ms. Saaremeen Fatima. Mr. Mujeeb Alam Toru, Focal Person to the Chairman, Prime Minister Youth Program for Chambers, Trade Bodies of Pakistan and Overseas, was also present during the session.
Mr. Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi highlighted the need to focus on skill development initiatives and enhancing livelihood opportunities for Afghan refugees, especially the youth segment. He emphasized the need for demand-driven technical and vocational training programs that could equip refugee youth with market-relevant skills to improve their employability and economic self-reliance. He said the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and FGP could initiate collaborative initiatives.
While briefing the guest, Muhammad Anwar emphasized FGP’s commitment to creating inclusive economic opportunities for marginalized communities, particularly refugees. He highlighted the importance of designing skill development programs aligned with market needs to ensure sustainable livelihood solutions.
The participants also explored potential joint interventions such as entrepreneurship promotion, access to microfinance, and women’s economic empowerment within refugee communities. It was agreed that sustainable livelihood creation is essential not only for the well-being of Afghan refugees but also for promoting social cohesion and economic stability in host regions.
Commissioner Safi appreciated FGP’s role in development-focused initiatives and expressed hope for meaningful collaboration to address the pressing needs of the Afghan refugee population in KP.
