Independent Report
KHYBER, April 4: A delegation led by KP CM’s focal person Shamsher Afridi visited the Landi Kotal holding centre to review the ongoing repatriation of Afghan refugees, following directives of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi.
The team inspected facilities and assured full provincial support to address issues faced by returning families. Afridi said he was tasked to assess ground conditions and ensure immediate resolution of problems.
He announced urgent provision of 70 tents and essential medicines due to harsh weather. Noting staff shortages, he said NADRA had been contacted to double personnel, while registration counters would increase from one to three.
Afridi criticised the federal government for poor planning and sudden border opening but praised local residents for supporting refugees. Officials from PDMA and district administration accompanied the visit.
