Afghan President Hamid Karzai flew into Islamabad early Monday and had an hour-long meeting with President General Pervez Musharraf. The Afghan President personally travelled to Islamabad to convey Afghan peoples' grief and anguish over the loss of life and property caused by the October 8 earthquake, sources said.

The two leaders discussed post-earthquake situation, relief activities and plans for rehabilitation and other related issues.

The Afghan President also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on post-earthquake situation and matters of mutual interest.

Later addressing a joint press conference, the two leaders said Pakistan and Afghanistan will continue their joint efforts to curb terrorism and work together for regional peace and stability.

In his statement, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz appreciated the aid and assistance provided to Pakistan by Afghanistan after the devastating earthquake.

President Karzai said: "In this hour of sorrow, the people of Afghanistan stand with their brothers in Pakistan."

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