In this picture taken on October 18, 2018 an Afghan refugee vendor pushes a wheelbarrow at a refugee camp on the outskirts of Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Point News / NNI - 25th February, 2019) In this picture taken on October 18, 2018 an Afghan refugee vendor pushes a wheelbarrow at a refugee camp on the outskirts of Islamabad. Photo: AFP Prime Minister Imran Khan has issued instructions that Afghan refugees who are registered can open bank accounts in the country. He made this announcement through a Tweet on Monday. 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, Khan said.Around 2.3 million Afghans refugees are living in cities across Pakistan. According to the UNCHR, 1.4 million are registered with the government and the rest are undocumented. NNI
