Pakistan reaffirms commitment for peaceful, stable Afghanistan
Pakistan reaffirms commitment for peaceful, stable Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan has reaffirmed its abiding commitment to a peaceful, stable, sovereign and prosperous Afghanistan.
This was stated by Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in statement today (Wednesday).
He said we continue to closely follow the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
The spokesperson said we have noted the latest announcement about formation of interim political set-up in Kabul, which would address the requirement of a governance structure to meet the urgent needs of the people of Afghanistan.
He expressed hope that the new political dispensation will ensure coordinated efforts for peace, security and stability in Afghanistan as well as work towards taking care of humanitarian and development needs of the Afghan people.
Earlier, the Pakistani government decided to dispatch humanitarian assistance comprising food and medicines for the people of Afghanistan.
Three C-130s were being dispatched to Afghanistan. After the first immediate tranche through air, further supplies would continue through land routes, Foreign Office spokesperson on Wednesday said in a press release.
“The Government of Pakistan would continue to do its best to help Afghan brethren during the prevalent challenging environment,” it was further added.
The spokesperson said that Pakistan also urged the international community to play its role in helping the people of Afghanistan to avert possible humanitarian crisis.
