On special instructions of PM Shehbaz, Federal Minister Engr Amir Muqam to immediately depart to Bishkek

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (SABAH): On Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, special instructions, the Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs &GilgitBaltistan, States and Frontier Regions  Engr Amir Muqam will depart to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Saturday.

During his visit, the Federal Minister Engr Amir Muqam will hold meetings with the senior government officials of Republic of Kyrgyzstan in view of the situation erupted after attacks on foreign students hostels. The Prime Minister has decided to send Engineer Amir Muqam to help resolve the problems faced by Pakistani students in Beshkek.

The Federal Minister will also meet the Pakistani students in Bishkek. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engr Amir Muqam, has said that government under the leadership of PM Shahbaz Sharif was already in contact with the Kyrgyz authorities to ensure the protection of our students in the aftermath of incidents of violence in Bishkek.

The minister expressed concerns over the violent clashes in Kyrgyzstan and asked the students to stay in touch with the Pakistan Embassy, adding that the safety of Pakistani students was our foremost priority and we, as government putting all efforts in this regard.

He said the confirmation that no Pakistani student died in the violence, is a big sigh of relief for the whole nation and we will ensure safety and security of our students.