PMA Lahore condemns Kyrgyzstan violence, urges govt to take action
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The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore has expressed deep regret over the recent violence against Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan and called on the Pakistani government to immediately engage with Kyrgyzstan authorities.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, Prof Dr Ashraf Nizami, President of PMA Lahore emphasized urgent measures to protect Pakistani students, and proposed dispatching a high-level delegation, including representatives from the PMA and the Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia and CIS countries to Kyrgyzstan.
He conveyed these sentiments during an emergency meeting of PMA Lahore, which was attended by office bearers of the association, including Prof Dr. Shahid Malik, Dr Khalid Mahmood Khan, Dr. Iram Shehzadi, Dr Wajid Ali, Dr Bushra Haq, Dr Riaz Zulqarnain Aslam, Dr Muhammad Sadiq, and Dr Nader Khan.
The assembly underscored the urgency of safeguarding the over 10,000 Pakistani students currently studying in Kyrgyzstan.
"The PMA strongly condemns the attacks on Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan.
The government of Pakistan must ensure their immediate safety and take swift action to protect them," stated Pro Nizami.