ISLAMABAD: National Security Advisor (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf has said the successful holding of Extra-ordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers (FMs) in Pakistan has opened ways of humanitarian assistance for Afghan people.

Talking to a private television channel, he said a huge amount is required for stability in Afghanistan. Dr Moeed Yusuf said Saudi Arabia has announced a handsome financial assistance for Afghanistan. He said the banking system would start functioning in Afghanistan in the next few days.

Replying to a question, he said Pakistan would have great benefit if Afghanistan comes out of the current difficult situation. To a question about funding for Afghanistan, the Advisor said Afghan people would receive the assistance through a trust fund.