Pakistan Embassy in Kyrgyzstan confirmed that no Pakistani students perished in the recent mob violence targeting international students in Bishkek. This announcement comes amid heightened anxiety among the Pakistani community and families with loved ones studying in Kyrgyzstan.
The embassy, using the social media platform X, relayed information from the Kyrgyz Ministry of Internal Affairs. The ministry’s press release clarified that the situation in Bishkek is now stable, with the area firmly under police control. This clarification came after a wave of panic following reports of violent incidents involving international students.
According to the embassy, all participants in the rally have dispersed without causing any fatalities to local or foreign citizens. The statement reassured that there are no deaths among the citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic or foreign nationals, including Pakistani students. Additionally, the capital’s traffic, which had been disrupted during the unrest, has been fully restored.
This news has provided significant relief to the Pakistani community, particularly to parents concerned about their children’s safety abroad. The embassy’s timely update and the Kyrgyz government’s effective measures have been pivotal in restoring confidence and calm among those affected by the news.
Pakistan Embassy continues to advise Pakistani nationals in Kyrgyzstan to stay alert and maintain communication with both local authorities and the embassy for ongoing updates.