Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Condemns Terrorist Attack on Chinese Hydropower Project, Vowing to Strengthen Security Measures

Khan expressed his condemnation of the "heinous" attack and offered his condolences to the families of the victims. "I express my deepest sympathies on behalf of the Pakistani government and people for the Chinese side," he said. "Pakistan will work closely with China to handle the aftermath, thoroughly investigate and severely punish the perpetrators, and take further measures to strengthen the security of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan." Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong, also expressed his condolences and condemnation of the attack. "We strongly condemn this terrorist act and express our deep sympathies to the families of the victims," he said.

"We are fully engaged in aftermath work. We demand that Pakistan speed up the investigation and severely punish the perpetrators. We also urge Pakistan to take effective measures to protect the safety of Chinese citizens and ensure that such incidents do not occur again." The attack on the Chinese workers is a sensitive issue, as China is a major investor in Pakistan's Belt and Road Initiative, a massive infrastructure project spanning several countries.

In recent years, China has become Pakistan's largest source of foreign direct investment, and the two countries have close diplomatic and military ties. The response from Chinese and Pakistani officials highlights the strong relationship between the two countries. "Any evil designs to undermine the ironclad friendship between China and Pakistan will not succeed," said Khan, emphasizing the importance of the relationship.

The attack on the Chinese workers has also sparked controversy on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform. Some users have criticized the Pakistani government for not doing enough to protect Chinese nationals, while others have expressed their condolences and support for the victims' families. One user wrote, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our Chinese brothers and sisters. We urge the Pakistani government to take immediate action to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan." Another user expressed their frustration, saying, "How can this happen? The Pakistani government needs to do more to protect Chinese workers." Despite the controversy, the Chinese and Pakistani governments have pledged to work together to investigate the attack and ensure the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

The incident highlights the importance of protecting foreign workers in dangerous environments and the need for close collaboration between countries to ensure their safety. The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has urged Pakistan to take effective measures to protect the safety of Chinese citizens and ensure that such incidents do not occur again. The Pakistani government has also pledged to take further measures to strengthen the security of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan. The incident underscores the importance of protecting foreign workers in dangerous environments and the need for close collaboration between countries to ensure their safety. As China continues to invest in infrastructure projects around the world, it is crucial that both Chinese and host country governments take measures to ensure the safety of Chinese workers and prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.