ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar instructed Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka Syed Maroof to ensure Pakistani students’ safety amidst ongoing protests in Bangladesh, and to work closely with local authorities for their protection.
Senator Ishaq Dar, who also holds the portfolio of foreign minister, contacted Pakistan High Commissioner in Bangladesh Syed Maroof on Wednesday morning to inquire about the well-being of Pakistani students particularly residing in Dhaka.
Dar advised high commissioner Syed Maroof to stay in close touch with the local authorities to ensure the safety of Pakistani students.
High Commissioner Syed Maroof briefed the DPM on the security situation and the measures taken by the High Commission to ensure the welfare of Pakistanis in Bangladesh. He also stated that a helpline has been activated to aid individuals in distress.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan High Commission has advised Pakistani students in Dhaka to prioritize their safety and refrain from participating in the protests, suggesting they remain within their campus hostels due to the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.
Pakistani students who are currently in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka are advised to take all possible precautions for their safety and keep distant from the ongoing violent protests against the country's job quota system.
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Six people died while scores were injured after protests by students against a quota system for government jobs turned deadly this week with the government announcing to shut down all public and private universities indefinitely from today.
