The Bishkek Mob Attack: A Crisis for Pakistani Students

Islamabad, Pakistan Over 300 Pakistani students have returned home from Kyrgyzstan following the violence that saw a mob attack hostels of foreign students, leaving some of them injured in the capital city of Bishkek. The Incident of Kyrgyzstan The violence erupted late on May 17 and lasted for over six hours, as hundreds of Kyrgyz people targeted hostels of international students, resulting in more than 30 injuries. During a news conference on Sunday, Pakistanās Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar assured that the situation was under control. He confirmed that "four or five" Pakistani students were injured but refuted online rumors of any deaths. Despite these assurances, Dar acknowledged the concerns of the more than 11,000 Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan and their families. He announced that the government was arranging flights to bring back all students who wanted to return, with the government bearing the expenses. However, Pakistani students in Bishkek claimed they had to pay ...