PM Shehbaz visits Chinese Embassy to offer condolences over Karachi terrorist attack

Ambassador Zaidong thanks PM for govt's swift reaction, prompt initiation of investigation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad on Monday where he met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong to express his condolences following the tragic terrorist attack on a Chinese convoy in Karachi.

During the meeting, PM Shehbaz conveyed his deep sorrow and grief over the loss of Chinese nationals in the incident, assuring the ambassador that the Pakistani government is fully committed to identifying the perpetrators as swiftly as possible. 

"The government is actively working to ensure the immediate identification of those responsible for this heinous act," the PM stated, adding that they will be brought to justice without delay. He stressed that the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan is the government's top priority.

"The protection of our Chinese brothers residing in Pakistan remains our foremost concern," he reiterated, underscoring that this attack is a direct attempt to harm the longstanding Pakistan-China relationship. "This vile conspiracy to undermine our ties with China will not be tolerated."

PM Shehbaz also confirmed that he would personally oversee the investigation, ensuring swift progress. Additionally, he pledged to enhance further security measures for all foreign nationals living and working in Pakistan.

In response, Ambassador Zaidong thanked the PM for the government's swift reaction and prompt initiation of the investigation. 

He expressed confidence in Pakistan’s efforts to conduct a thorough investigation, identify the culprits, and ensure they are held accountable as quickly as possible. "We trust that those responsible for this terrorist act will soon be brought to justice," the Chinese Ambassador said.