Amir Muqam urges targeted NGO efforts for Afghan refugees

Minister for States and Frontier Regions Amir Muqam held a meeting with representatives of International Non-Governmental Organizations, working in Pakistan on issues pertaining to Afghan Refugees. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said Pakistan accords importance to the role and contribution of International Non-Governmental Organizations in support of its socio economic policies and programs. Amir Muqam said the International Non-Governmental Organizations should keep in mind the requirements of the present day and concentrate on the implementation of projects. He said in order to extend assistance to maximum needy people the International Non-Governmental Organizations should identify the issues currently faced and utilize the funds accordingly. The representatives of the International Non-Governmental Organizations briefed the Minister about their respective fields of working including livelihood improvement and vocational skills Training projects for Afghan Refugees and support for income generat ion activities, Psychosocial Support, education, and health for refugees They highlighted the role of the International Non-Governmental Organizations in national development and humanitarian response in Pakistan. Source: Radio Pakistan