Pakistan to continue support for development of Afghanistan: Religious Minister

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Pakistan to continue support for development of Afghanistan: Religious Minister

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said that Pakistan will continue extending every possible support for reconstruction and development of Afghanistan.

Talking to Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil, he said Pakistan and Afghanistan share deep religious, cultural and social links.

The Minister said peace in Afghanistan guarantees durable progress and prosperity of the entire region.

Speaking on the occasion, the Afghan Ambassador said Pakistan has set an example by hosting Afghan refugees for a long time.

He thanked the Pakistan government for providing additional facilities for common people and traders at Torkham Border.

The two sides reaffirmed commitment to resolve problems of the peoples of the two countries, including traders, on priority.