Flight carrying Pakistani students from Bishkek lands at Lahore airport

Lahore:  A special flight, KA-571, carrying over 180 passengers including students who faced violence in Kyrgyzstan successfully landed at Lahore Airport on Saturday.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was present at the airport to personally receive the returning students. He was joined by the Chief Operating Officer of Lahore Airport and other senior officials.

The arrival of the students was met with relief and joy, as families and officials welcomed them back home safely.

Besides it, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif decided to send Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam will also travel to Kyrgyzstan along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

Both the ministers will depart for Bishkek tomorrow morning via a special aircraft.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will hold meetings with senior government officials in Bishkek and ensure provision of medical facilities to the injured students.

They will also review matters related to the repatriation of Pakistani students.

The Prime Minister has been monitoring the situation throughout the day today and remained in contact with the Pakistani Ambassador in Bishkek.

Despite the situation being under control, it has been decided to send this delegation to Bishkek to ensure necessary cooperation and facilitation for Pakistani students.