ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Friday urged all concerned stakeholder including the United States to devote their energies towards making Afghanistan peaceful, progressive, prosperous and stable country in the post-withdrawal period. Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Chaudhry in his weekly briefing here said, “Pakistan is in contact with all concerned on the issue of peaceful Afghanistan in the post-withdrawal period and monitoring the evolving situation.”

The spokesman while responding to the allegations by Kabul about Pakistan’s involvement in terrorist activities inside Afghanistan, said, “Pakistan does not believe in allegations and counter allegations.”

“We are convinced that peace, stability and reconciliation in Afghanistan is in Pakistan’s own interest,” he added.
The spokesman said Pakistan will facilitate peace process in Afghanistan in every possible manner.

Replying to a question he said there were some issues between Pakistan and Afghanistan including that of border management and military authorities of the two countries had contacts to resolve it.

Answering to another question, he said Pakistan-US relationship is on positive trajectory.

“We are collaborating with United States in different fields and the two countries are in constant interaction,” he added.
The spokesman said composite dialogue between Pakistan and India is continuing.

He said the two rounds have been completed and the third round of Composite Dialogue Process between Pakistan and India is underway.

He hoped that dates for talks on different segments of the composite dialogue between Pakistan and India would be sorted out soon.

Replying to a question he said no country or foreign mission has contacted or approached the Foreign Ministry on the issue of retired General Pervez Musharraf.

He said European Union election observers are already in Pakistan and getting briefings while National Democratic Institute has also indicated its interest to observe elections.  (Monitoring Desk)