Islamabad, June 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan, with the support of UNHCR, has completed the verification of 1.3 million registered Afghan refugees residing in the country. According to Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Saleem Khan data of Afghans was not updated in the last ten years, therefore it was imperative to verify and update records. He said this record will enable us to better understand existing needs in the refugee communities. This verification process provided an opportunity for Afghan refugees to flag specific protection needs or vulnerabilities.
UNHCR’s Representative to Pakistan Ms Noriko Yoshida, underscored that the smart cards are an essential protection tool for Afghan refugees. She said smart cards facilitate access to certain essential services, including education, healthcare, banking, property rental and allied facilities.
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