ISLAMABAD: Pakistan says it is closely following the unfolding situation in Afghanistan.

In a statement on Sunday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri reiterated that Pakistan will continue to support the efforts for political settlement in Afghanistan.

He said Pakistan hopes that all Afghan sides will work together to resolve their internal political crisis.

The spokesperson said Pakistan's Embassy in Kabul is extending necessary assistance to Pakistanis, Afghan nationals and diplomatic and international community for consular work and coordination of PIA flights.

He said a special inter-ministerial cell has been established in the Ministry of Interior to facilitate visa and arrival matters for diplomatic personnel, UN agencies, international organisations, media and others.