Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the making of special arrangements to bring back the Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan in line with the Bishkek mob attack.
According to details, the prime minister held a telephonic conversation with Pakistan's Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Hasan Ali Zaigham, instructing him to make the necessary arrangements to bring back Pakistani students.
A special plane will depart for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in the evening and return tonight with 130 Pakistani students.
The premier had directed that all expenses for the special flight would be covered by the government of Pakistan.
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He also ordered that contact be maintained with all Pakistani students and their families, prioritising the return of injured students and families residing in Kyrgyzstan.
Zaigham informed the prime minister about his meeting with the Kyrgyz deputy foreign minister, who assured that the situation was now "under control, with no new incidents of violence" reported since last night and all Pakistani and other foreign students were safe".
The premier emphasised that any Pakistani wishing to return should be provided with the necessary facilities "despite the situation stabilising."
– Special flight brings home 140 Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan –
Earlier, a special flight from Bishkek carrying 180 passengers, including 140 Pakistani students, safely landed at Lahore Airport.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi personally oversaw the arrival, underscoring the government’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad.
Minister Naqvi was present at the airport before the flight’s arrival, ensuring all necessary arrangements were in place.
“The life of our children is of utmost importance,” he stated. “We must prioritise bringing back those who are injured. Our primary goal is to save lives and ensure their safe return.”
