The previous deadline of 31 December for Afghan refugees living in Pakistan to relocate to Western countries has been extended until 29 February, media reports said.
There are a number of Afghan nationals still waiting in Pakistan to go to other countries.
“The decision to extend the deadline from December 31 to February 29, 2024, was taken to encourage Afghan nationals to obtain legal documents or finalize evacuation arrangements in a third country as soon as possible”, a local newspaper quoted caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi as saying.
The minister was interacting with the media after the government extended the deadline for the repatriation of Afghan nationals who have been living in Pakistan without valid documents.
He noted that these individuals are slated for relocation to various Western countries as part of their respective resettlement programs, according to reports.