Islamabad: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Saturday decided to summon the Governor of Kyrgyzstan to demarche the incident of attack on Pakistani students.

According to the spokesperson of the Foreign Office, the Charge d'Affaires of the Kyrgyz Embassy, Milos Moldaliev, has been summoned to the Foreign Office with the aim to demarche.

The spokesman said that Miles Moldaliev was informed of the deep concern over the reports of last night's incidents against Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan and demanded that the Kyrgyzstan government take all possible measures to ensure the safety of Pakistani students.

He stated that the government takes the issue of safety and security of its countrymen all over the world very seriously, and Pakistan will take all necessary steps to ensure the welfare of its countrymen.

On the other hand, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar directed the Foreign Office to monitor the situation and asked to provide full assistance and facilities to Pakistani citizens.

It is pertinent to note that foreign students were attacked by locals in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, in which many Pakistani students were also injured.

Several hostels of medical universities and private residences of international students, including Pakistanis, were attacked in Bishkek.

Karachi: The price of per tola gold Saturday increased by Rs3100 in the country.

According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJA), the price of per tola gold has increased by Rs3100 to Rs248,100.

The price of 10 grams of gold in the country is Rs212,706 with an increase of 2658 rupees.

According to the association, the price of gold in the world exchange market is 2414 dollars per ounce after an increase of 30 dollars.

Khushab: In an unfortunate incident, 13 people were killed, and nin e other sustained the injuries after a mini-truck fell into ravine near Panjpir in Khushab district on Saturday, witnessed and police said.

Preliminary findings suggested that the driver was speeding when he lost control over the wheels.

Witnesses rushed to the spot and alerted police and rescue 1122.

Police managed to retrieved bodies and injured from the bus wreckage.

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