Scholarships to play a vital role in Afghanistan’s development
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the 4th meeting of the Apex Committee on Afghanistan on Monday.
Prime Minister stated that Afghan students studying in Pakistani Universities will help in playing a vital role in the development of Afghanistan and continue to strengthen people to people contacts between the two countries. The Prime Minister directed that scholarships should be continued and all necessary resources to be made available.
While discussing the potential of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan accords top priority to business-to-business relationships and communication projects and will provide full facilitation from the government side.
He stated that Pakistan helped build in Afghanistan as well as work to build an even greater road and rail connectivity with Afghanistan.
Earlier, National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf provided a detailed briefing to the Apex Committee regarding Afghanistan.
The Prime Minister directed relevant Ministries to fast-track the projects and commitments announced for the aid of the Afghan people.
The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers including Shoukat Fayaz Tarin, Fawad Ahmed, Shafqat Mehmood, Azam Khan Swati, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf, Advisor Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood, SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan and senior civil and military officers.
