Islamabad December 12, 2013: Speaker National Assembly/President Pak-Afghan Parliamentary Friendship Group (PA-PFG) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq today launched the website of Pak-Afghan Parliamentary Friendship Group in 1st meeting of the Parliamentary group held in Parliament House, this afternoon. 

Refereeing to Pakistan-Afghan relations, the Speaker emphasized the role of parliamentarians in cementing bilateral relations between the two countries. The Speaker said that parliamentarians through PA-PFG can play an important role in bringing the two countries more closer. “Peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan is in the interest of Pakistan”, the Speaker said. The Speaker also appreciated Former Speaker’s initiative for establishing Parliamentary Friendship Groups in the National Assembly.

Mr. Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao, Convener of the PA-PFG and Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Former Speaker also spoke about strengthening of Pak-Afghan relations. Dr. Fehmida Mirza apprised the Members about the engagement of Pak-Afghan Women Parliamentarians in dialogue at Women Parliamentary Caucus level held in Islamabad where parliamentarians from either side shared views, experiences and pledged for strengthening relations between their respective countries.

Later, the Pakistan-Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship Group discussed various aspects of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations. The group also elected the Executive committee of nine members from amongst the group.