CCAR Islamabad

26/09/2025

26/09/2025

Workshop Highlights in a minute: One-day training organized by SIRA project in collaboration with the World Bank Pakistan on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (SEA), and Sexual Harassment (SH).
Key takeaways: survivor-centred approach, reporting pathways, by-stander action, and safeguards in the workplace.

26/09/2025

The 5th Cohort of the Refugee Learning Programme (RLP) has successfully completed its journey under the Project, in collaboration with

03/09/2025

LUMS Lahore: Forth Cohort day-1 of Refugees Learning Program (RLP) under World Bank’s SIRA Project
A three-day Refugee Protection Training held at Lahore University of Management Sciences under the SIRA Project, led by the Chief Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees, Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan & SAFRON.
The training aims to strengthen the capacity of staff from CCAR and Provincial CARs in refugee protection and service delivery.

03/09/2025

LUMS Lahore: Third Cohort of Refugees Learning Program (RLP) under World Bank’s SIRA Project
A three-day Refugee Protection Training held at Lahore University of Management Sciences under the SIRA Project, led by the Chief Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees, Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan & SAFRON.
The training aims to strengthen the capacity of staff from CCAR and Provincial CARs in refugee protection and service delivery.

14/08/2025

LUMS Lahore: Second Cohort of Refugees Learning Program (RLP) under World Bank’s SIRA Project
A three-day Refugee Protection Training held at Lahore University of Management Sciences under the SIRA Project, led by the Chief Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees, Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan & SAFRON.
The training aims to strengthen the capacity of staff from CCAR and Provincial CARs in refugee protection and service delivery.

14/08/2025

LUMS Lahore: First Cohort of Refugees Learning Program (RLP) under World Bank’s SIRA Project
A three-day Refugee Protection Training held at Lahore University of Management Sciences under the SIRA Project, led by the Chief Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees, Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan & SAFRON.
The training aims to strengthen the capacity of staff from CCAR and Provincial CARs in refugee protection and service delivery.

14/08/2025

A three-day Refugee Protection Training was held at Lahore University of Management Sciences under SIRA project of the Chief Commissionerate Afghan Refugees, Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit Baltistan & SAFRON to enhance capacity building of its staff in the Federal as well Provincial CARs. It brought together key stakeholders to strengthen refugee support mechanisms.

14/08/2025

On the Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Chief Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees (CCAR) pays tribute to the historic struggle and sacrifices that led to the creation of our homeland.

This day is a solemn reminder of the values of freedom, unity, and resilience that define our national identity. It also offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress we have achieved and the responsibilities we share in shaping a more inclusive, secure, and prosperous Pakistan.

The Chief Commissionerate remains committed to supporting humanitarian efforts and maintaining Pakistan’s legacy of generosity towards Afghan refugees. We continue to work with national and international partners to uphold the dignity and well-being of those in need, in line with our national values and international obligations.

On this Independence Day, we renew our resolve to serve with dedication, promote social harmony, and contribute meaningfully to the development of our nation.

Pakistan Zindabad

07/07/2025

Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee Meeting convened under the Strengthening Institutions for Refugees Administration (SIRA) Project, chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON was held on July 3, 2025. The meeting featured the presenting of the Functional and Organizational Review Report for and the four provincial to representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Interior, Economic Affairs Division, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting was also attended by the Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees and others. The Project Director SIRA presented the report to the forum.
FunctionalAndOrganizationalReview

29/03/2025

The E-Office Training organized by the Strengthening Institutions for Refugee’s Administration (SIRA) Project for the employees of and SIRA and CCAR.
Mr. Amir Muqam, Minister, KAGB and SAFRON, Mr. Asmat Ullah Shah, Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Mr. Bakht Muhammad Khan, Project Director SIRA and others were present in the training.

29/03/2025

Chief Commissioner Afghan Refugees Mr. Asmatullah Shah briefed the participants of 2nd SMC TMR Wing SGACD Government of Sindh on Management & Repatriation of Afghan Refugees during their visit to the Ministry of SAFRON Islamabad.