Main functions of the Commissionerate include:-
- The Management of Afghan Refugees in coordination with Federal & Provincial Government, District Administration, UNHCR, NGOs/INGOs, etc.
- Proof of Registration (PoR) Card Registration
- Renewal Exercise
- Proof of Registration Card Modification (PCM) Center and Mobile Registration Van (MRV) Exercise
- Documentation of Un-Registered Afghans (ACC) Exercise, Resolving Afghan Refugees Issues regarding Security & Education
- Repatriation of Afghan Refugees
- Media Campaign (Print & Electronic)
- Meeting with Afghan Elders / Community
- Meeting with respective DCs / DPOs of districts
- Provision of Basic facilities for the welfare of Afghan Refugees with UNHCR’s financial assistance at Afghan Refugee Camp Kot Chandna, Mianwali
- Administration & Accounts
- Heath
- Education
- Water and Sanitation
- Community Development / Livelihood ( Vocational Training)
- Security / Law & Order
- Implemented the Refugee Affected and Hosting Areas (RAHA) Program (2012-2016) funded by UNHCR through concerned Govt. Line Departments & NGOs/INGOs in Lahore, Mianwali, Attock & Rawalpindi in the following Sectors i.e. Health, Education, Water & Sanitation, Livelihood & Infrastructure
- Pursue Court Cases & Provide legal assistance to Afghan Refugees
- Monitoring of NGOs/INGOs working for the welfare of Afghan Refugees under RAHA Program throughout Punjab and AR Camp Kot Chandna, Mianwali