The prime minister has directed opening bank accounts of registered Afghan refugees.
Islamabad (Pakistan Point News – 25th February, 2019) Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken an important step to bring Afghan refugees to the national mainstream.
Taking to Twitter on Monday, the prime minister said that he has issued instructions for opening bank accounts of registered Afghan refugees.
With this step, the Afghan refugees will be able to participate in the formal economy of the country.
The prime minister said that this step should have been taken long ago.
“I have issued instructions today that Afghan refugees who are registered can open bank accounts and from now onwards they can participate in the formal economy of the country. This should have been done a long time ago,” he wrote.
As per the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, work on a comprehensive policy about Afghan refugees is under process.
Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees on its soil with open heart for the last 40 years.
Despite financial constraints, Pakistan has been bearing the burden of these Afghan refugees.
