Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday has clarified that peace and stability in Afghanistan is in Pakistan’s interest.
He was talking to US United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Joseph L. Votel, who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan.
He said our country is committed to its support for the Afghan people and this has been in evidence over decades including through the presence of more than 5 million refugees in Pakistan.
He also said that conflict in Afghanistan has badly affected Pakistan.
On the other hand, PM has arrived in Quetta to discuss law and order situation and the development projects with senior leadership.
Chief Minister Balochistan Sanaullah Zahri welcomed the PM along with the provincial cabinet members and senior officials including Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal and Minister for SAFRON Lt. Gen. (Retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch, National Security Adviser Nasser Khan Janjua and Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Mir Hasil Khan Bazenjo.
During the visit, the prime minister would also hold meetings with the chief minister, Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai and the PML-N parliamentarians.
