Pakistan on Sunday summoned Germany’s senior-most diplomat to register a “strong protest” over an attack “by a gang of extremists” a day earlier on the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt.  A group of Afghan nationals pelted stones at the Pakistani consulate and even brought down its national flag on Saturday.  Reports indicate that the Afghan nationals were allowed to hold a peaceful protest by German authorities but they turned violent and threw stones at the consulate building, leading to heightened tensions. German police have detained two Afghan nationals and anticipate more arrests as they continue to identify additional protesters with the help of video footage. Pakistan lodged a formal protest over the attack and emphasised the need for increased security measures to protect Pakistani diplomatic properties and personnel. The senior German diplomat assured that all possible measures would be taken to ensure the security of Pakistani diplomats and properties.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan