May 19, 2024
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Special flight from Bishkek brings 180 Pak students to Lahore

Foreign students living in the Kyrgyz capital, including those from Pakistan, were attacked by locals in the aftermath of their brawl with Egyptian nationals on May 13…reports Asian Lite News

Amid violence in the Kyrgyzstan capital of Bishkek, a special flight carrying 180 Pakistan students landed at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport on Saturday after several foreigners were subjected to mob violence in the Central Asia country, Dawn reported.

Kyrgyz police said they had mobilised forces in the Central Asian nation’s capital yesterday to quell the violence, in which hundreds of Kyrgyz men attacked buildings housing foreign students, including Pakistanis.

According to Pakistan’s embassy in Bishkek, foreign students living in the Kyrgyz capital, including those from Pakistan, were attacked by locals in the aftermath of their brawl with Egyptian nationals on May 13.

Dawn reported, citing Kyrgyz private media outlet 24.kg, that a “spontaneous protest against foreigners” that began on Friday evening in Bishkek ended Saturday morning after police came to an agreement with the rioters and they dispersed a little later.

The report quoted the Kyrgyz health ministry as saying 29 people were injured in the violence. The country’s foreign ministry, meanwhile, said 14 foreigners were discharged from hospitals after treatment.

The Pakistani embassy in Bishkek reported there were no deaths. “Moreover, Kygyz Ministry of Internal Affairs has also issued press releases stating that the situation is under control,” it said.

State-run Pakistan Television (PTV) said that a special flight with 180 Pakistani students from Bishkek arrived at the Lahore airport. It said it was only the first batch, Dawn reported.

The first batch of students was received by Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi.

In response to the situation, the Pakistani embassy in Kyrgyzstan has issued a directive advising Pakistani students in Bishkek to remain indoors.

Pakistan’s ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Hasan Zaigham, shared an advisory for their students on X, “In view of mob violence around student hostels in Bishkek, the embassy strongly advises all Pakistani students in Bishkek to stay indoors until the situation returns to normal.”

“We are liaising with the local law enforcement authorities to ensure safety of our student fraternity,” he added. (ANI)

Pakistan Deputy PM to leave for Kyrgyzstan 

Amid violence against Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to send his Deputy and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Federal Minister Amir Muqam, to the capital of the Central Asian country, Bishkek, The Express Tribune reported.

The purpose of their visit is to make sure to provide assistance and support to Pakistani students stranded there due to the recent unrest.

According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday, the two ministers will travel to Bishkek on a special plane on Sunday morning. The prime minister has been monitoring the situation closely and has been in touch with the Pakistani ambassador in Bishkek, The Express Tribune reported.

Despite the situation being under control, the government has decided to send this delegation to provide necessary assistance and support to Pakistani students who are in need.

Foreign Minister Dar will hold high-level meetings with government officials in Bishkek and ensure that the wounded students receive medical treatment. He will also look into the arrangements for the return of Pakistani students.

The prime minister expressed deep concern over the recent violence against foreign students in Kyrgyzstan, saying that Pakistani students should not be left alone in times of trouble, The Express Tribune reported.

“We will ensure that the best medical facilities are provided to Pakistani students who are injured,” the prime minister said.

The prime minister also assured that the government will not leave Pakistani students stranded abroad and will make arrangements for their immediate return to Pakistan, if they so desire.

Meanwhile, a special flight carrying 180 Pakistani students landed at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport on Saturday after several foreigners were subjected to mob violence in the Central Asian country, Dawn reported. (ANI)

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