China puts pressure on Pakistan to solve its citizen’s murder case

Just a day after a Chinese national was killed in Karachi, China released a statement condemning the incident and urging Pakistan to take action against the perpetrators.

“We strongly condemn the extreme atrocities against Chinese nationals. We will closely monitor the situation as it develops and offer best assistance to the bereaved family,” said the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson while addressing a daily briefing in Beijing.

The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan released the transcript of the press briefing in which the spokesperson said the Chinese national died in hospital after sustaining severe injuries from gunshots in Karachi.

“The Chinese Consulate-General in Karachi attaches great importance to this incident. After learning this incident, it immediately sent officials to the crime scene and the hospital, asking the hospital to do its best and the Pakistani police to solve the crime and bring perpetrators to justice at an early date,” he said.

On Monday, two Chinese nationals working in Karachi, went to the market in Zamzama area when an assailant opened fire on their car in broad daylight. One of the Chinese got gravely injured while the other remained unhurt. The injured Chinese was rushed to the hospital where he passed away.

Asked whether China was concerned about the safety of its citizens in Pakistan after the incident, the spokesperson said Pakistan government and military had taken a series of efforts to better combat terrorism and make the society safer.

“We support the Pakistani side in moving ahead with the relevant measures to ensure its domestic security and stability. Meanwhile, we hope and believe that the Pakistani side will take further measures to ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel in Pakistan.”

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