Afghan students studying in Pakistani Universities will help in playing a vital role for development of Afghanistan: PM Imran Khan 

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (SABAH): Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired 4th meeting of the Apex Committee on Afghanistan on Monday.

Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that Afghan students studying in Pakistani Universities will help in playing a vital role for development of Afghanistan and continue to strengthen people to people contacts between the two countries. The Prime Minister directed that scholarships be continued and all necessary resources be made available.

While discussing the potential of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan 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 will support hospitals Pakistan helped build in Afghanistan as well as work to build 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 aid of Afghan people.

The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers including Shoukat Fayaz Ahmed 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.