The embassy is in contact with local law enforcement agencies, taking steps to ensure the safety of the students. Statement of Pakistani Ambassador Hasan Ali Zaigham
Saturday 18 May 2024
Bishkek (Urdu Point Newspaper Latest. May 18, 2024) Due to riots in Kyrgyzstan, Pakistani students were instructed to stay at home. According to the details, many students were injured as a result of the attack on the hostel of Pakistani students in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. A dispute broke out between the local people, after which the local people attacked the hostel of the foreign students, who were in large numbers, who vandalized a lot and also tortured the Pakistani students.
It has been reported that during this riot, many Pakistani students saved their lives by hiding in the bathroom, there are about 500 Pakistani students in the hostel, after these attacks, there were reports of the arrival of the Kyrgyz army outside the hostel. have taken place, as a result of which the work of rescuing the trapped students has started.
In this regard, Pakistani Ambassador Hassan Ali Zaigham has said that the Pakistani students in Bishkek should remain confined to their homes until the situation returns to normal. are doing
Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that a message has been received from the Pakistani embassy in Kyrgyzstan, the Pakistani embassy is in contact with the Kyrgyz authorities, the security of Pakistanis is of utmost importance, for which all resources are being used.
