Afghan citizens attacked the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt, throwing stones at the building and removing the Pakistani flag.
Pakistani diplomatic officials have lodged a formal protest with the German Foreign Ministry, demanding a thorough investigation into the incident in Frankfurt, where Afghan citizens attacked the Pakistani consulate and removed the national flag.
The incident took place during a protest in Frankfurt, where Afghan citizens stormed the Pakistani consulate. Videos of the attack, which went viral on social media, show the consulate being vandalized and the Pakistani flag being taken down.
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According to reports, Afghan citizens attempted to burn the Pakistani flag during the attack. Authorities have stated that it is the German government’s responsibility to ensure the security of foreign diplomats and their properties.
افسوس ناک واقعہ
پاکستان قونصلیٹ جنرل فرینکفرٹ میں افغانیوں نے آج گھس کر پاکستانی جھنڈا اتار کر اسے جلانے کی کوشش کی ۔
یہ سب وہ ہی افغانی ہیں جو پاکستان کی مدد سے یورپ گۓ pic.twitter.com/OZ5ak23nTl— Haider Naqvi (@IamHaiderSN) July 20, 2024
The international community has expressed concern over the incident, and German authorities have assured Pakistani officials that a thorough investigation will be conducted.
Local media reports indicate that several individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack, and they are currently under investigation following the viral video of the incident.
Pakistani Embassy Condemn Attack
The Pakistani Embassy in Germany has condemned the vandalism at the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt on July 20, 2024, calling it a reprehensible act by miscreants. The embassy stated it is working with German authorities to prevent future incidents and ensure that those responsible face legal consequences.
We condemn reprehensible vandalising act @pakinFrankfurt by miscreants on 20 July 2024. We are in contact with 🇩🇪 authorities to ensure such a situation doesn't arise again & the miscreants face legal consequences. We appeal to our community to be patient & calm@ForeignOfficePk
— Pakistan Embassy Germany (@PakinGermany_) July 21, 2024