Kyrgyzstan Implements Online Exams for Pakistani Students Amidst Violence
Kyrgyzstan has apologized for the trouble in Bishkek and promised to make things safer for Pakistani students. They’re investigating the incident and plan to catch and punish those responsible.
In Bishkek, things are slowly getting better. New safety measures are being taken to protect the students. Some Pakistani students are having visa problems, so the Kyrgyz government is asked to extend their visas for now. To keep their education going, students will do their classes and exams online.
This decision follows the announcement by the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) that exams slated to start on May 22 have been deferred for five days until May 27 due to the heatwave in Sindh. The intermediate exams, originally scheduled to start on May 22, will now begin on May 27.
The Pakistani embassy is helping students, especially girls, to feel safe and comfortable. Also, a special plane will bring back 130 students who want to come home.
The police were slow to react, which made things worse in some areas. But now, they’re focused on stopping this from happening again and making sure all students in Bishkek are safe. The Pakistani community and the students’ families are watching closely, hoping for a quick fix and for the students to return home safely.
