Karachi, October 7, 2024 – A tragic attack in Karachi resulted in the deaths of two Chinese nationals and injuries to another. The incident occurred when a convoy of employees from the Port Qasim Electric Power Company (Private) Limited was targeted near Jinnah International Airport around 11 PM on Sunday. The assault also caused injuries to local Pakistani citizens.
In response, the Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in Pakistan issued a strong condemnation of the attack. They expressed deep condolences to the victims and their families, both Chinese and Pakistani. The embassy announced its collaboration with Pakistani authorities to address the aftermath of the incident.
Chinese officials have activated an emergency response plan, urging the Pakistani government to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure stringent penalties for the attackers. They emphasized the need for enhanced security measures to protect Chinese citizens, institutions, and projects in Pakistan. Additionally, the embassy has advised Chinese nationals and businesses in the area to remain vigilant and monitor the security situation closely.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, expressed his shock and sorrow over the incident, calling it a “heinous act” and extending condolences to the families affected. He stated, “The perpetrators of this dastardly incident cannot be Pakistanis but are sworn enemies of Pakistan. An immediate investigation is underway to identify them and bring them to justice. Pakistan is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our Chinese friends.”
This attack follows a series of incidents targeting Chinese nationals in Pakistan, including a suicide bombing in March 2024 that claimed the lives of five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani national near the China-invested Dasu hydropower project. Despite increased security measures implemented after previous attacks, ongoing threats continue to pose risks for foreign workers in the region.
中國駐巴基斯坦大使館譴責卡拉奇襲擊事件
**卡拉奇，2024年10月7日** – 一起悲劇性的襲擊事件在卡拉奇發生，導致兩名中國國籍人士遇難，另有一人受傷。事件發生在週日晚上11時，當時一輛運載港口卡西姆電力公司（私人）有限公司員工的車隊在吉納國際機場附近遭到襲擊。這次襲擊還造成當地巴基斯坦公民受傷。
中國駐巴基斯坦大使館及其總領事館對此事件發表了強烈譴責，並向中巴兩國受害者及其家屬表達深切慰問。大使館宣布將與巴基斯坦當局合作，處理事件後續事宜。
中國官員已啟動應急計劃，呼籲巴基斯坦政府對襲擊者進行徹底調查並施加嚴厲懲罰。他們強調需要加強安全措施，以保護在巴基斯坦的中國公民、機構及項目。此外，大使館還建議當地中國公民和企業保持警惕，密切關注安全形勢。
巴基斯坦總理謝巴茲·沙里夫對事件表示震驚和悲痛，稱其為“惡劣行徑”，並向受害者家屬致以慰問。他表示：“這起卑劣事件的肇事者不可能是巴基斯坦人，而是巴基斯坦的死敵。調查工作已經展開，將確定肇事者並將其繩之以法。巴基斯坦致力於確保我們的中國朋友的安全和福祉。”
這次襲擊是針對中國國籍人士的一系列事件之一，早在2024年3月，就發生過一起自殺式爆炸襲擊，造成五名中國工程師和一名巴基斯坦國籍人士在中國投資的達蘇水電項目附近遇難。儘管在此前事件後已加強安全措施，但持續的威脅仍然對外國工作人員構成風險。
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