Bishkek

Violent Incident in Bishkek Leaves Pakistani Students Dead and Raises Safety Concerns for International Students Abroad

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Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, has been rocked by a wave of violence in recent days, resulting in the tragic deaths of four Pakistani students and leaving many others injured. What initially began as a dispute in a hostel on May 13 quickly spiraled into a violent altercation, with other students joining in to target … Read more

Explosion at Bishkek Power Plant Traced to Coal Mill, Investigation Underway

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – An explosion at the Bishkek combined heat and power plant has been identified, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The incident, which occurred at 3:00 am on February 2, caused significant damage to the plant. Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Urmat Shamyrkanov described the explosion as powerful, with glass shards and … Read more