A Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese language nationals working at a textile manufacturing unit within the southern port metropolis of Karachi on Tuesday, however authorities mentioned the assault was not associated to militant violence.
China has continuously demanded better safety for its residents working in Pakistan. Final month, two Chinese language folks had been killed in a suicide automotive bomb assault outdoors Karachi airport.
1000’s of Chinese language are in Pakistan to work on Beijing’s multibillion-dollar Belt and Street Initiative, which is constructing main infrastructure initiatives. An unknown variety of Chinese language are additionally working in factories within the nation.
Suhail Jokhoio, spokesman for the provincial inside division, mentioned the guard concerned within the assault on the textile manufacturing unit was arrested and police are nonetheless investigating to find out why the person opened hearth.
He mentioned the injured Chinese language had been taken to a hospital.
Pakistan has mentioned it’s dedicated to offering full safety to Chinese language working within the nation.
Printed – Nov 06, 2024 02:17 am IST
