Pakistan cautions Afghanistan against role of 'spoilers'.

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to facilitate all efforts for a negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan.

The foreign minister, in a telephone call with Afghan Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar, also underlined the importance of exercising vigilance against the role of 'spoilers'. The two foreign ministers exchanged greetings and good wishes on the eve of Nowruz. They exchanged views on the matters of mutual interest, including Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relations and latest status of Afghan peace process.

Qureshi said that the intra-Afghan negotiations provided historic opportunity to achieve an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement in Afghanistan. He urged Afghan parties to work constructively for the shared objective of a stable and peaceful Afghanistan.

The foreign minister underscored the need to remain...