Pakistan supports troops exit in coordination with Afghan stakeholders Top Story April 16, 2021 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan fully supports the principle of responsible troop withdrawal in coordination with Afghan stakeholders, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said in a statement on Thursday. Responding to media queries, the spokesperson said: “We have seen the statement of US President Joe Biden announcing that the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan will start from the first of next month and be completed by 11 September this year.” He said Pakistan also hopes the US will continue to urge the Afghan leaders to seize this historic opportunity for achieving a political settlement in Afghanistan. Chaudhri said Pakistan will continue to work together with the international community in the efforts for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan.