Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has pledged his government support to facilitate the return of Pakistani students stranded in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing their importance as the nation’s future. Expressing concern over the students’ predicament, Chief Minister Gandapur announced the readiness of the KPK government to cover the expenses for their safe repatriation to Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan echoed the students’ dissatisfaction with the government’s protective measures in Kyrgyzstan, calling for their immediate evacuation. Following interactions with more than 100 students from various universities in Kyrgyzstan, including Adel, Talha, Komal Gilani, Abdul Hai, Amir Afzal, and Shahzeb, Khan emphasized the urgent need for action due to the deteriorating public order situation and the students’ dissatisfaction with government responses.
In response to Khan’s plea, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan assured that legal action would be taken against those responsible for the attack on students. Pakistani Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Hasan Zaigham, met with the Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister to address concerns regarding Pakistani students’ safety in Bishkek.
The Deputy Foreign Minister reported that the situation in Bishkek has been brought under control, with full security provided to hostels by local authorities. While some Pakistanis received first aid following the incident, the Kyrgyz government, under the direct supervision of the President, has pledged to take legal action against the perpetrators.
