Federal Minister for States & Frontier Regions, Engr. Amir Muqam on Thursday held a meeting with representatives of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) presently working in Pakistan on issues of Afghan Refugees. Chairing meeting, Federal Minister Engr: Amir Muqam said that Government of Pakistan accords importance to the role and contribution of INGOs in support of its socio economic policies and programs. He said that today's meeting was aimed to strengthen working coordination between the Ministry and INGOs. "Our priority must be to provide assistance to more people", he added. He said that the ministry of SAFRON would provide all possible help and assistance. Engr Amir Muqam said that INGOs should keep in mind the requirements of the present day and concentrate on the implementation of projects. The Federal Minister also said that in order to extend assistance to maximum needy people INGOs should identify the issues currently faced and utilize the funds accordingly. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Ministry States and Frontier Regions Zafar Hassan, Joint Secretary SAFRON Agha Waseem Ahmad, Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees Abbas Khan, and Commissioner for Afghan Refugees Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shakeel Muhammad Khan Safi. The representatives of INGOs briefed the Federal Minister about their respective fields of working including livelihood improvement and vocational skills Training projects for Afghan Refugees and support for income generation activities, GBV, WASH, Psychosocial Support, education, and health for refugees They highlighted the role of INGOs in national development and humanitarian response in Pakistan.
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