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Over 42,000 free SIM cards distributed to returnees

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JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) officials in the eastern zone say they have distributed more than 42,000 SIM cards free of charge to Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan.

Mobile telecom antennas have also been installed by telecommunication companies at Torkham crossing in eastern Nangarhar province in order to facilitate the returnees.

Rahimullah Shinwari, ATRA head in eastern zone, told Pajhwok Afghan News when Afghan refugees started arriving and a temporary camp was established for them, telecom facilities were also provided to them in cooperation with five telecom companies.

He said these services included installation of mobile or . . .

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