Afghan Economy Minister Reports 27,344 Families Displaced by Pakistan Military Regime Attacks; UNICEF Pledges Increased Aid
KABUL (Afghan Verified) — Afghanistan's Minister of Economy, Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, stated that 27,344 families have been displaced across nine provinces — Nuristan, Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman, Paktia, Khost, Paktika, Zabul and Kandahar — due to attacks by Pakistan's military regime.
Hanif made the remarks during a coordination meeting organized by the Ministry of Economy in Kabul, focused on aid for the displaced families. He urged UN offices and aid institutions to provide immediate assistance.
UNICEF representative Dr. Taj al-Din pledged during the meeting that the agency would increase and accelerate its aid to the displaced families. He called on Kabul and Islamabad to pursue peace and urged other institutions to assist the affected families.
The meeting brought together UN agencies, domestic and foreign institutions to discuss support for those displaced by the attacks.
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- Coordination meeting organized by Ministry of Economy with UN, domestic, and foreign institutions
- Discussions focused on aid for families displaced by Pakistan military regime attacks
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- Specific displacement numbers (27,344 families) and provinces only in RTA
- UNICEF aid commitment and peace call by Dr. Taj al-Din only in Hurriyat
- Minister Hanif's direct statements and request only in RTA
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