[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern for the safety of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Reports online indicated deaths and injuries among Pakistani students due to mob violence around student hostels in Bishkek on Friday night.
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In a social media post, PM Sharif stated that his office is in contact with the Embassy and closely monitoring the situation. He instructed Pakistan’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan to provide all necessary support and assistance to the students.
The Pakistani Embassy in Kyrgyzstan advised students to remain indoors due to the mob violence occurring outside their hostels in Bishkek.
Ambassador Hasan Zaigham assured in a social media post that the embassy is coordinating with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of Pakistani students.
Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan can contact +996555554476 and +996507567667 in case of an emergency.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]