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(Last Updated On: May 25, 2021)
The Government of Pakistan, with the support of UNHCR, has launched a nationwide verification exercise for 1.4 million Afghan refugees during which new smartcards will be issued.
The Documentation Renewal and Information Verification Exercise, or DRIVE for short, was inaugurated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Islamabad by the Federal Minister for SAFRON, His Excellency Mehboob Sultan. The UNHCR Representative, Noriko Yoshida, and the Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Saleem Khan, were also present on the occasion.
During the six-month exercise, registered Afghan refugees who currently hold Proof of Registration (POR) cards will be provided with new smart cards.
(Last Updated On: May 25, 2021)
After a week of fierce clashes between security forces and the Taliban in Herat’s Obe district, security forces have now taken full control of the district and have secured the district’s central market.
Local officials in Herat say the Taliban have completely retreated from Obe district and the current situation is stable and people have returned to normal life.
The Taliban carried out heavy attacks on Obe district over the past week, destroying a public bridge in the district center. The group also recently targeted a key drinking water source and have caused huge financial losses to the people through damage caused to homes and businesses as well as government facilities.