Pakistan, US agree to resolve Afghan issue quickly.

Byline: SHAFQAT ALI

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan and the United States have agreed to continue efforts for early resolution of the Afghanistan issue as US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and US International Development Finance Corporation Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler completes visit to Pakistan.

A US embassy statement issued here said Zalmay Khalilzad and Adam Boehler visited Islamabad on July 1 to hold meetings with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and other officials. 'Ambassador Khalilzad thanked Pakistani officials for their ongoing efforts to advance the peace process. He noted how close the sides are to starting the intra-Afghan negotiations and the importance of resolving remaining issues quickly, underscoring the promise peace holds for regional stability and development,' the statement said.

Boehler highlighted the mission of DFC and discussed investment opportunities to strengthen Pakistan's economy and...