POLITICS — March 25, 2026
Islamic Emirate Consul in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Meets Former Interior Minister on Afghan Migrants' Issues
Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir, General Consul of the Islamic Emirate in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, met with former Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao to discuss challenges faced by Afghan migrants. The two sides stressed mutual cooperation to resolve the issues.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Afghan Verified) -- Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir, General Consul of the Islamic Emirate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, met with Aftab Sherpao, former Interior Minister of Pakistan and leader of the Watan Party.
Officials from the Islamic Emirate's Consulate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stated that the two sides discussed the problems faced by Afghan migrants along with some other issues during the meeting.
The parties emphasized the need for mutual understanding to resolve the existing challenges and expressed their readiness for necessary cooperation in this regard, according to consulate officials.
The meeting underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts between representatives of the Islamic Emirate and Pakistani political figures to address the plight of Afghan migrants in Pakistan. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bordering Afghanistan, hosts a significant population of Afghan migrants, making such discussions pertinent to regional stability and humanitarian concerns.
No further details on specific problems or proposed solutions were provided in the statements from the consulate.
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