Pakistan 'closely following unfolding situation' in Afghanistan: Foreign office
Published 15 Aug,2021 via Dawn - As Taliban moved further into Kabul, Pakistan on Sunday said it was "closely following the unfolding situation" in Afghanistan, and would continue to support the efforts for a political settlement.
"We hope all Afghan sides will work together to resolve this internal political crisis," the Foreign Office said in a statement.
It said the Pakistan embassy in Kabul was "extending necessary assistance" to Pakistanis, Afghans and the diplomatic and international community for consular work and coordination of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights.
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