FO condemns attack on Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt by ‘gang of extremists’

According to Geo News, a group of Afghan nationals pelted stones at the Pakistani consulate and even brought down its national flag on Saturday, causing outrage on social media.

A statement issued by the FO today condemned the attack, saying: “In yesterday’s incident, the security of Pakistan’s consulate in Frankfurt was breached, endangering the lives of its consular staff.

The FO reminded the German government that “under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963 it is the responsibility of the host government to protect the sanctity of the consular premises and ensure the security of diplomats.”