Pakistani students desperate to return to China for studies

Pakistani students who had been pursuing their studies in China recently took to Twitter to express their frustration at being stranded for several months now in Pakistan and being unable to continue their education in a ‘normal’ manner, writes Khawaja Burhan Uddin for Geo.tv.

As #TakeUsBackToSchool trended online, Geo.tv spoke to several students to inquire about the complications and problems they were facing. Hammas, an undergraduate student at a university in Nanjing, said he had been stranded in Pakistan for the last eight months and was unaware of when he could return. The student said it was “extremely difficult” for him to keep up with online classes due to time differences and connectivity issues. “Furthermore, some Chinese apps just do not work here,” he explained.

A PhD scholar enrolled at a Beijing university, speaking on condition of anonymity, said he was “deeply troubled” as he had been in Pakistan from 1 February. He took one of the last flights coming back to the country. “Initially, I was excited to be with my family and leaving my problems behind. But as time passes, happiness has started to fade away.” The student and his wife – who is also pursuing a PhD degree in textile engineering at one of China’s top universities – said he used to receive a stipend from the Chinese government that has now been suspended.
Full report on the Geo.tv site