Pakistani envoy cautions against spreading misinfo amid Kyrgyzstan unrest

Hassan confirms 14 foreign nationals injured during clashes

Islamabad: Pakistani envoy cautions against spreading misinfo amid Kyrgyzstan unrest. Amid reports of attacks on foreign students in Kyrgyzstan, Pakistani Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hassan Zaigham has appealed to Pakistani citizens to verify information before sharing it on social media.

In a video message, the ambassador cautioned against spreading unconfirmed reports, which can cause unnecessary panic and anxiety among families and friends of those living in Kyrgyzstan.

The ambassador’s appeal comes as social media platforms have been flooded with unverified reports and speculation about the situation in Kyrgyzstan.

While confirming that some incidents did occur on Friday night, resulting in injuries to 14 foreign nationals, including a Pakistani student, the ambassador emphasized the importance of relying on official sources for information.

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“The Kyrgyz government and local authorities are investigating the matter, and we are in close contact with them,” he said. “Let us not spread rumours or unconfirmed reports, which can exacerbate the situation.”

Pakistani envoy cautions against spreading misinfo amid Kyrgyzstan unrest

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Pakistani students in the Kyrgyzstan capital of Bishkek were among several foreigners subjected to mob violence late on Friday night, leaving at least five injured, Pakistani officials said on Saturday.

Kyrgyz police said they had mobilised forces in the Central Asian nation’s capital yesterday to quell the violence, in which hundreds of Kyrgyz men attacked buildings housing foreign students, including Pakistanis.

What we know so far

• Locals attack international students after video of fight with Egyptians goes viral on social media
• Kyrgyz media outlet describes violence as “protest against foreigners”
• Kyrgyz deputy PM meets Pakistan ambassador, assures situation is under control
• Pakistan Embassy says 5 Pakistanis injured, asks nationals to remain indoors; India issues similar instructions
• FO hands demarche to Kyrgyz envoy
• PM Shehbaz orders Kashmir Affairs Minister Amir Muqam to go to Bishkek

According to Pakistan’s Embassy in Bishkek, foreign students living in the Kyrgyz capital, including those from Pakistan, were attacked by locals in the aftermath of their brawl with Egyptian nationals on May 13. It is not clear what caused the initial altercation.

Kyrgyz private media outlet 24.kg reported that a “spontaneous protest against foreigners” that began last night in Bishkek ended this morning after police came to an agreement with the rioters and they dispersed a little later.

The report quoted the Kyrgyz health ministry as saying 29 people were injured in the violence. The country’s foreign ministry, meanwhile, said 14 foreigners were discharged from hospitals after treatment.

The Pakistani embassy in Bishkek reported there were no deaths. “Moreover, Kygyz Ministry of Internal Affairs has also issued press releases stating that the situation is under control,” it said.