Explosion in Pakistan: 3 Chinese nationals dead, 17 others injured
by Sudeshna Panda · KalingaTVKarachi: At least three foreign nationals died while 17 others sustained injuries in a huge explosion in Pakistan near Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, reported Pakistan’s Geo News.
The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan issued a statement which read, “At around 11 pm on October 6, a convoy carrying Chinese staff of Port Qasim Electric Power Company (Private) Limited was attacked near Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.”
The release further read relating to the explosion in Pakistan, “two Chinese died, one Chinese injured & some local casualties…The Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in Pakistan have 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…”
Deputy Inspector General East Azfar Mahesar told ANI, “According to initial information, an oil tanker caught fire which spread to several other vehicles causing collateral damage. We are determining if there was an element of terrorism involved which we cannot rule out at the moment.”