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Two Chinese nationals were killed and one was injured after a convoy carrying Chinese staff of the Port Qasim Electric Power Company (Private) Limited was attacked near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on Sunday around 11 pm. The attack also caused casualties among local Pakistanis. 

The Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in Pakistan strongly condemned this terrorist attack, expressed deep condolences to the innocent victims of both countries, and offered sincere sympathies to the injured and their families. They are making every effort to handle the aftermath in collaboration with the Pakistani side, according to a statement issued by the Chinese embassy on Monday.

The Chinese side has launched an emergency plan immediately, requesting the Pakistani side to thoroughly investigate the attack, severely punish the perpetrators, and take all necessary measures to protect the safety of Chinese citizens, institutions, and projects in Pakistan. 

The embassy reminded Chinese citizens, enterprises, and projects in Pakistan to be vigilant, pay close attention to the security situation, strengthen security measures, and make every effort to take safety precautions.

In March 2024, five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani national were killed by a suicide bomb near the China-invested Dasu hydropower project. Pakistan has enhanced security measures following that incident. In 2021, nine Chinese engineers were killed in a similar attack near Dasu.