Pakistan welcomes release of hostages by Taliban

PM Imran says Pakistan facilitated prisoner swap, hopes the step encourages all parties to resume peace process

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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday welcomed the release of an American and an Australian hostage by the Taliban and reiterated Pakistan's unwavering commitment to facilitating the Afghan peace process.

In a post on Twitter, the premier said Pakistan had fully facilitated the release of Kevin King and Timothy Weeks "as part of its policy of supporting initiatives for a negotiated political settlement of the Afghan conflict".

PM Imran expressed hope that the prisoner exchange would encourage all parties to resume the stalled Afghan peace process.

 
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