Pakistan concludes verification of Afghan refugees
The government of Pakistan has concluded a countrywide refugee verification exercise that will result in updating data of about 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees. The refugees will also be issued with smart identity cards that are valid till 30 June 2023. The UN refugee agency UNHCR commended the Pakistan government, stating that having smart identity cards will not only help refugees pursue services but also give them an opportunity to flag any protection issues for UNHCR to take action. The exercise was part of a 2019 plan to help refugee host countries and also assist former refugees who seek to return to Afghanistan. It is officially known as the documentation renewal and information verification exercise (DRIVE).
About author
DW Team
The GIP Digital Watch Observatory team, consisting of over 30 digital policy experts from around the world, excels in the fields of research and analysis on digital policy issues. The team is backed by the creative prowess of Creative Lab Diplo and the technical expertise of the Diplo tech team.