Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Security, Dr. Moeed Yusuf has said that Pakistan is a facilitator in the Afghan peace process and fully optimistic for the success of intra-Afghan dialogue process.

In an interview with a private television channel, he said that peace and security in Afghanistan is imperative for entire region.

About the withdrawal of allied forces from Afghanistan, Moeed Yusuf said there must be peace and security in Afghan region before withdrawal of the allied forces.

Voicing serious concerns of Pakistan, he said Afghan soil should not be used any provocative activities against the neighboring country.

Commenting on repatriation of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan, the Advisor on National Security said it is a serious issue and hoped that these Afghan families would go back to their country at the earliest.