Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that the government of Pakistan is in constant contact with the government of Kyrgyzstan to ensure the safe return of Pakistani students.

He was talking to newsmen at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore after receiving the students returning from Kyrgyzstan.

The Information Minister said special permission has been granted to operate four flights daily from Kyrgyzstan. He said one hundred and seventy-five Pakistani students arrived at the airport and arrangements have been made for their transportation and food.

Attaullah Tarar said special immigration counters have been set up at Lahore and Islamabad airports to facilitate the students.