US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert PHOTO: FILE
The United States on Friday condemned the terrorist attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi and the bombing in Orakzai.
"The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attacks in Orakzai and Karachi, Pakistan, which killed over 30 people and injured dozens more," US Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert stated.
U.S. condemns today’s terrorist attacks in Orakzai and Karachi, Pakistan and stands with the Pakistani people in the face of these acts. We send our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and wish for the speedy recovery of those injured. https://t.co/ErmsHC0gn8 pic.twitter.com/AXjYfbIrD6
— Matthew Miller (@StateDeptSpox) November 23, 2018
"We send our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and wish for the speedy recovery of those injured. We also commend the Pakistani security forces’ quick and brave response to the attack on the Chinese Consulate in Karachi that prevented further loss of life."
31 dead as bomb rips through busy market in Orakzai
The press release went on to add that the United States stands with the Pakistani people in the face of these terrorist acts, and will continue to seek opportunities to cooperate with the Pakistani government to combat these threats in the region
UN chief condemns terrorist attacks
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres also condemned the terrorists' attacks on the Chinese consulate in Karachi and Kalaya bazaar in Orakzai, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday.
Attack on Chinese consulate foiled; two policemen martyred
In a statement, the spokesperson of the UN chief said that Secretary-General has expressed his deepest sympathies to the government and people of Pakistan over the incidents.
The UN secretary-general further expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTANGuterres hoped that those responsible for the attacks will be swiftly brought to justice.
Security forces on Friday staved off a brazen terrorist attempt to storm the Chinese consulate located in the upscale Clifton neighbourhood of Karachi. Four people – including two police officials – were martyred before all the three terrorists were taken down by security forces. The diplomatic staff inside the consulate remained unhurt.
The threat was neutralised within an hour as the terrorists – armed with assault rifles, suicide vests and hand grenades – were killed by law enforcers. However, two of the three policemen manning a check-post at the consulate gate were martyred while fighting off the assault.
In a separate attack, a powerful bomb tore through a bustling fruit and vegetable market in a tribal district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Friday, killing at least 31 people and injuring dozens more, according to officials.
The deadly bombing coincided with a brazen terrorist attack on China’s diplomatic mission in Karachi, breaking a relatively long lull in terrorist violence in the country.
Local administration officials said the bomb explosion took place in the Kalaya area of Orakzai district which in the past had been wrecked by sectarian violence but has become stable of late.
The explosive device, concealed in a crate, went off as soon as a pickup truck carrying fruits and vegetable pulled over at the weekly Kalaya bazaar just as shopkeepers put up their stalls and shoppers started trickling in.
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