Biden lauded the Afghan armed forces, which were trained and funded by the U.S. government. “You clearly have the best military,” he told Ghani.

The production of cotton in Punjab is expected to touch 4.5 million bales at an increase of approximately 8.5% from last year. Overall cotton production is expected to reach 8.46 million bales.

The dam would also provide 300 million gallons of water daily to Peshawar. The dam will protect Peshawar, Charsadda and Nowshera from floods.

“Today, the world is appreciating Pakistan for its active, functional and positive role in the evacuation process”, Qureshi said.

Prime Minister Imran Khan in a statement said, he was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kashmiri freedom fighter Syed Ali Geelani who struggled all his life for his people and their right to self-determination.

Pakistan has stepped up its oil and gas imports compared to last year as the power sector demand surges. This is due to the resumption of economic activities and industrial revival following the relaxation of COVID-19 related restrictions on different sectors.

ASP Amna Baig informed that these complaints were registered at toll-free helpline 8090, adding, 25 percent of these complaints were reported from neighborhood.

Resettlement minister Victoria Atkins on Wednesday told Sky News that it was not yet decided whether those arriving under this scheme would get indefinite leave to remain.

The Foreign Minister added that Pakistan was in touch with regional and international partners. It was essential for the world community to stay engaged to support the people of Afghanistan, economically and to help rebuild the country.

Wars can be compared to earthquakes. Some are violent and heavy in human losses, and some are relatively short and painless, but always under the surface, the tectonic plates shift and will not sit the same again.

U.S. lawmakers have also complained about Chinese corporate accounting practices and alleged ties between some Chinese companies and the military.

"The (overland) option is the only thing that's possible right now,” said a U.S. military veteran involved in helping to evacuate at-risk Afghans.