Islamabad, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday ‘strongly condemned the firing incident outside the Chinese Consulate in Karachi’, saying that such incidents will never be able to undermine Pak-China relationship that is mightier than Himalaya and deeper than Arabian sea.
“The prime minister has ordered a complete inquiry into the incident and has desired that elements behind this incident must be unearthed. The incident is part of conspiracy against Pakistan and China economic and strategic cooperation,” said the PM’s statement after security forces foiled a terror attack targeting the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, Dawn reported.
“Karachi police and Rangers have shown exceptional courage and nation salutes the martyrs and their colleagues for acting so vigilantly, their gallantry is something we are proud of.”
While addressing the National Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Shahbaz Sharif said the incident in Karachi was worrisome adding that China had stood by Pakistan through all bad times and helped it at all international forums.
“This incident has created a wave of worry in the country. It indicates how much the Pak-China friendship unnerves opponents.”
While speaking to the media, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry echoed the sentiment of PM Khan and said that the attack was part of a bigger conspiracy.
“This attack was targeted, Pakistan and China’s economic, defence and strategic ties have been targeted.”