ISLAMABAD- Pakistan has congratulated Afghanistan on the successful completion of its second round of presidential elections.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said that the Afghan people had once again demonstrated their right to determine their future through democratic means.

The Foreign Office spokesperson, Tasnim Aslam, added that Pakistan had reinforced security arrangements along the Afghan border by deploying additional troops to support smooth transition of power. She highlighted the crucial responsibility of Afghan electoral institutions to ensure successful completion of the electoral process.

"We extend our best wishes to the Afghan people as they continue to move
forward in this historic journey," she concluded.