ISLAMABAD, April 1: Pakistan ready to assist Afghanistan on multi-dimensional issues with a focus on rehabilitation of women, girls and children, who were the worst sufferers of the long drawn conflict of last many years.

This was stated by Minister for Women Development, Social Welfare, Dr Attiya Inayatullah at a consultative meeting with the first vice-chairman of Afghan interim government and minister for women affairs Dr Sima Samar here on Monday.

The planning commission deputy chairman, Shahid Amjad, was also present at the meeting.

Dr Samar briefed the minister on the Afghan government

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