ISLAMABAD: World Refugee Day is being observed today (Tuesday) to honour the courage, strength, and determination of refugees who are forced to flee their homeland under the threat of persecution, violence, and conflict.
According to state media, the day aims to build empathy and understanding for the plight of refugees and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.
This year’s theme of the day is ‘hope away from home.’
Pakistan remains one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting countries, providing safety to millions of citizens forced to flee their countries.
These include mainly Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration, besides a small number of refugees and asylum-seekers from other countries such as Myanmar, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen.
Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf has called for the appropriate allocation of resources to tackle the predicament faced by refugees worldwide.
In a statement on the occasion of World Refugee Day being observed today, he said collaborative efforts are needed internationally to support the developing nations that have generously welcomed large populations of displaced individuals.
Highlighting Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to hosting millions of Afghan refugees for over four decades, the Speaker applauded the remarkable generosity, hospitality, and compassion displayed by the people of Pakistan towards these refugees.
