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China demands probe after two Chinese nationals killed in Karachi airport blast

The attack killed two Chinese nationals and injured another

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China demands probe after two Chinese nationals killed in Karachi airport blast

Beijing: China has demanded a thorough investigation after a convoy carrying Chinese staff of the Port Qasim Electric Power Company (Private) Limited was targeted in a terrorist attack near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Sunday night.

The attack killed two Chinese nationals, and injured another. Initial reports indicated another seven people were also injured, and at least eight vehicles were damaged.

“The Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in Pakistan strongly condemn this terrorist attack, express deep condolences to the innocent victims of both countries and sincere sympathies to the injured and families, and are making every effort to handle the aftermath together with the Pakistani side,” the Chinese embassy said in a statement early on Monday.

The embassy added that it is making every effort to handle the aftermath together with the Pakistani side.

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