Two Chinese nationals were injured on Tuesday when a private security guard opened fire at a garment factory in Karachi, Pakistan’s main commercial city. The incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Chinese nationals, prompting China to urge Pakistan to increase protections for its citizens working within the country.
Following the shooting, large police contingents secured the area around the factory in Karachi’s industrial district, while forensic teams entered the site, which had been sealed off. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Details of the Incident and Response
Police official Faizan Ali confirmed the attack on the Chinese nationals but provided limited information. Another police officer, speaking anonymously, stated that the suspect, a private security guard, had not been arrested yet, and the motive remains unclear. Pakistan’s Foreign Office reported that the incident followed a disagreement with the security guard, and an investigation is underway. Pakistani authorities have communicated closely with the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad regarding the matter.
The two injured individuals were transported to Liaquat National Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed that one of them remains in serious condition.
Recent Attacks Increase China’s Security Demands
This shooting follows a deadly bombing near Karachi’s international airport last month, which claimed the lives of two Chinese engineers and was attributed to the Baloch Liberation Army, a separatist group. In light of such incidents, China has escalated calls for enhanced security for its citizens. Ambassador Jiang Zaidong recently expressed China’s frustration with the increasing violence against Chinese nationals, describing the situation as “unacceptable.”
Pakistan’s Commitment to Chinese Security
Pakistan’s Foreign Office reiterated its commitment to safeguarding Chinese nationals and their associated projects. In an October 31 statement, Pakistan assured Chinese officials at the highest levels that it is fully committed to the security of Chinese workers, investments, and institutions. In response to Tuesday’s attack, Pakistan extended its sympathies to the victims’ families and expressed hopes for their speedy recovery.
Background of the Balochistan Conflict
Pakistan has faced ongoing challenges in Balochistan, a southwestern province where separatist militants have long opposed government and military presence, targeting local resources and infrastructure. Chinese interests, including the $65 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a core project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), are also frequently targeted. Baloch militants oppose foreign investment in the region, demanding a larger share of local resources.
The Gwadar deep-sea port in Balochistan, built by China, remains a strategic asset under CPEC, underscoring China’s vested interests in Pakistan and the importance of ensuring robust security measures for Chinese nationals working on these projects.
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