In response to recent violence in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, the Pakistani government has activated its Crisis Management Unit (CMU) to support Pakistani students and nationals in the area. The CMU, established by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, coordinates emergency responses and provides assistance to overseas Pakistanis in distress situations (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) (EmbassyPages).
The activation of the CMU aims to ensure the safety and well-being of Pakistani students, offering support in evacuation, relocation, and other necessary measures during the ongoing unrest. The Pakistani embassy in Bishkek is also involved, providing consular services and emergency assistance to those affected (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) (EmbassyPages).
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit (CMU) to assist Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan and address concerns from their families amid recent violence in Bishkek. The unit was activated under the directives of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Pakistani nationals in Kyrgyzstan and their families can contact the CMU at 051-9203108 and 051-9203094, or via email at cmu1@mofa.gov.pk. The Pakistani Embassy in Kyrgyzstan has also provided emergency contact numbers: +996550730550, +996501140874, +996555554476, and +996507567667, which are operational 24/7.
Several Pakistani students were injured in violent clashes around student hostels in Bishkek, following an incident involving harassment of Egyptian female students on May 13. The attackers, reportedly using batons, forcefully entered hostel rooms, injuring several international students, including Pakistanis.
In response, Pakistan’s embassy in Kyrgyzstan issued an advisory urging Pakistani students to stay indoors until the situation stabilizes. The advisory was communicated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Hasan Zaigham, via social media.
For further assistance, the embassy’s contact details and emergency numbers remain available for Pakistani nationals in need (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) (EmbassyPages).
