On Sunday, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed stated that Pakistan is committed to promote peace in Afghanistan and will not hand over any bases to attack neighbouring countries.

While addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, Sheikh Rasheed said that peace in Afghanistan is imperative for regional security.

He further said that Pakistan, being a responsible state, has always desired peace in Afghanistan and would welcome any decision made by the Afghan people for their homeland.

Moreover, he added that Pakistan will not side with any party in Afghanistan as stability in Afghanistan is in the interest of our own homeland.

Taliban are now aware that peace can only be achieved through dialogue, he said.

The minister further said “Taliban in Afghanistan now have changed''.

Lastly, Sheikh Rasheed said that the nation the people of the country fully support their armed forces. Predicting about the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections, he said PTI will form the upcoming government and PM Khan will highlight the Kashmir issue at every forum.