Two more flights carrying students from Bishkek reach Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Two more special flights carrying students from Kyrgyzstan successfully reach Pakistan, ARY News reported on Saturday.

According to the details, the two special flights KA-4575 and KA-6571 carrying approximately 360 Pakistani students from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, landed at Islamabad and Lahore International Airport, respectively.

The student’s families and relatives are present at the airport to receive their loved ones who arrived in Lahore and Islamabad.

Meanwhile, separate counters have been set up in the international arrival lounge for the passengers of the flight.

Additionally, the FIA has issued orders to hasten the immigration process for students arriving from Bishkek.

Students arrived in Islamabad from Kyrgyzstan have expressed their frustration and disappointment over the lack of assistance from the Pakistan Embassy in Bishkek.

They revealed that a large number of their peers are still trapped in hostels in Kyrgyzstan, with no help forthcoming from the Pakistani government.

“We were completely on our own,” said one of the students. “The Pakistan Embassy in Bishkek did not help us, the way they have to. We had to resist ourselves and buy our own tickets worth Rs 95,000 to return home.”

The students described the dire situation in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing that their lives were in danger.

“The situation was not under control. It was chaotic and we were constantly worried for our safety,” another student added.

The lack of governmental support has left many students feeling abandoned. “The government of Pakistan has not taken any steps to assist us,” they highlighted. “A lot of our friends are still stuck there, and their lives are at risk too.”

Earlier in the day, more than 10,000 Pakistani students are currently stuck in Bishkek city of Kyrgyzstan amid a tense situation, sources quoted the report of a government agency.

The government agency released the preliminary report of the situation in Bishkek, revealing that more than 150,000 international students are currently studying in Kyrgyzstan.

Sources quoting the government agency revealed that around 10,000 Pakistani students are currently in Kyrgyzstan, alongside approximately 15,000 Indian students.

Sources recalled the initiation of the riots in Bishkek stated that, four days ago, local and Egyptian students engaged in a discussion regarding Gaza, which later escalated into a dispute.

On the night of May 17 and 18, more than 300 local students reportedly attacked hostels.