ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakria on Monday said that Pakistan had always supported initiatives for peace and development in Afghanistan.

Talking to a private news channel, he said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), projects are instrumental for progress in the region.

Pakistan wants economic development in Afghanistan and for this, it will continue to play role to maintain peace in the region, he said.

To a question about Kashmir, he said that Pakistan had highlighted the issue of Kashmir at all important forum.

The members participated in foreign ministers conference held recently in Abid Jan, had condemned the Indian atrocities in the Occupied Kashmir, FO Spokesman said.

To another question he said that Prime Minister of Pakistan had apprised the United Nation General Assembly about the plight of Kashmiri people.

He said that Pakistan will continue its diplomatic, political and moral support for Kashmir cause.