Pakistan supports democratic process in Afghanistan: FO'.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan has welcomes the announcement of preliminary results of Afghan presidential elections held on 28th of September. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui on Monday said that Pakistan supports Afghanistan's democratic process and acknowledges that completion of Afghan presidential elections is a crucial step for political stability of Afghanistan and South Asian region. She maintained, 'We note that the final results would be announced after completion of adjudication process within the stipulated time as per Afghan electoral laws.'

Earlier on December 6, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had reiterated assurance that Pakistan will continue playing its reconciliatory role for peace in Afghanistan. Talking to US...

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