MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Pakistan and Turkey say their consulates in the northern city of Maar-i-Sharif remain functional, rejecting media reports about the closure of their diplomatic missions.
Earlier, some media reports said diplomatic missions of Turkey, Pakistan and some other countries had suspended issuing visas to Afghans and ceased their activities in the capital of northern Balkh province.
In a statement, the Turkish consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif said its activities and services remained normal. Reports about the closure of the consulate were incorrect, it added.
“Our consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif continues to operate as usual . . .
