Aminullah’s small business is thriving once again. His Lamb, Saag, Kabuli Pulao, Chicken Saalan and Gosht dishes have become extremely popular with the local Afghan migrant population in Peshawar.

Overwhelmed by the positive feedback and growing sales, Aminullah has purchased more equipment to grow his business which now employs seven workers – six of whom are migrants.

“My next goal is to expand my business and purchase dinnerware for catering events,” he says, full of hope.

This story was written by Maha Akbar, Media and Communications Officer with IOM Pakistan, maakbar@iom.int.

International Migrants Day (18 December) is the day designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities presented by global migration in all its forms, to advocate for the rights of migrants to be respected, and encourage the international community to work together to ensure migration is managed in a manner that is safe, orderly and dignified.