PESHAWAR: The federal government has given yet another extension to theAfghan Refugees.

Another extension to over 2.3 million Afghan nationals, including 1.4million registered refugees have been granted extension in their stay byallowing them to remain in the country until June 30.

Addressing a daylong training workshop for field officers here, seniorofficials said refugees possessing Proof of Registration cards couldcontinue to stay in the country until June 30 and that the same policywould also be applicable on those holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACCs).

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and AfghanCommissionerate jointly organised the workshop to discuss the issues on therepatriation, health, education and community-based protection of therefugees.

Allowed to remain in country until June 30

This is the third extension granted to refugees during current year.