PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary on Thursday called on by a delegation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR). According to a statement issued here, the delegation was led by Ms. Phillipa Candler. Additional Chief Secretary Home and Tribal Affairs Department Muhammad Abid Majeed and Commissioner Peshawar Division Muhammad Zubair were also present on this occasion while the delegation was accompanied by Ms. Shoko Shimozawa, Director of DESS, UNHCR Headquarters, Geneva, Ms. Elizabeth Tan, Director of the Division of International Protection, UNHCR Headquarters, Geneva, Mr. Hy Shelow, Head of Bureau Protection Services, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, discussed in detail issues related to the repatriation of undocumented immigrants. A detailed discussion was also held on support, coordination and cooperation regarding the repatriation of undocumented foreigners residing illegally in the province. Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary said that a clear and coherent policy has been adopted regarding the repatriation of undocumented foreigners staying in Pakistan. The KP government is making this process easier by following the instructions given by the federal government in the best possible way. He further said that the entire process has been made transparent by the government and in this regard the government will continue to provide all possible support to the Refugees. He further said that during the process of the repatriation of the undocumented foreigners, medical aid and food items are also arranged for them so that they do not face any kind of problem. He said that Afghanistan is our brotherly neighbour country. DLP Report
