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Pakistani national injured in Kyrgyzstan's mob riots out of danger, says envoy
[GEO.TV] Islamabad’s ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hasan Zaigham has confirmed that the condition of Pak national, Shahzaib, who sustained injuries in a mob attack in Bishkek, was out of danger.In a video message on Saturday, Zaigham said: "Alhamdulillah! His [Shahzaib] condition is out of danger." The violence, triggered by an incident on May 13 involving Egyptian students, erupted in the Kyrgyz capital, affecting a large number of foreigners including Pak students. Giving details about the violence, the Pak ambassador said: "Some local krazed killer elements attacked the hostels and private residences of the international students last night." He further said that six hostels came under attack by the enraged mobs. Citing the Kyrgyz government, the ambassador said that 14 foreign nationals were maimed in the attacks. "The mission has been told that one Pak national, Shahzaib, is currently under treatment at the Kyrgyz National Hospital." In line with the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the envoy said that he visited Shahzaib at the hospital and inquired about his health. He maintained that the condition of the Pak national was out of danger. Posted by: Fred 2024-05-19 |
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