Pakistan's Ambassador Hassan Zaigham says Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan have assured that Kyrgyz government is making all-out efforts to ensure safety of all foreign nationals, including Pakistanis. Talking to Radio Pakistan's News Current Affairs Channel, he said Pakistani nationals are peaceful and are not responsible for any violence, but they were trapped in violence that erupted in the city. He said that a mob of around one thousand people did not target any particular nationality holder. He said the mob targeted all foreign students including Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Indians. The Ambassador said that violence broke out due to some social media posts. Hassan Zaigham said the overall situation in Bishkek is under control now and there is no panic like situation. He requested the people not to share the unconfirmed and false reports, circulating on the social media. He said that Pakistan's Embassy has received about six hundred calls of the relatives of students. T he Ambassador said that an advisory has also been shared with students to stay indoor until the situation becomes normal. Hassan Zaigham said that with the help of Kyrgyz private airline, arrangements are being made for special flights from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan. Source: Radio Pakistan
Related Articles
Private operators to start booking for Hajj from today
The private Hajj Tour Operators will start booking for Hajj from today.
This was stated by Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Religious Harmony Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi while addressing a news conference in Islamabad.
He said t…
Pak Army arranges three-day visit for youth in Islamabad
Pakistan Army arranged three-day visit for the youth of Spinwam, Shewah and Mir Ali to recreational and educational places in Islamabad.
The purpose of the visit was to raise awareness among the youth of North Waziristan under “Ilam Tolo Da Para” lit…
Punjab Announces Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday Schedule
Following the federal government’s decision, the Punjab government has also announced Eid-ul-Fitr holidays across the province.
According to the announcement, offices operating six days a week will enjoy four holidays, while offices functioning five…