Islamabad, December 23, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan has welcomed the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution, reaffirming that provision of humanitarian and other assistance to the people of Afghanistan is not a violation of the Security Council Sanctions regime.

The Foreign Office, in a statement on Thursday, said that the resolution comes at a critical time, and reflects the sense of urgency felt by the international community to help the Afghan people, who have suffered immensely due to decades of conflict. The resolution passed by the UN Security Council is a step in the right direction toward helping the Afghan people in dire need.

The Foreign Office expressed the hope that the international community, especially the donor countries, UN Agencies, humanitarian organizations, international financial institutions and other emergency relief providers, will act swiftly and with determination, to provide all possible assistance to the people of Afghanistan.

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