Terrorist Attack on Dasu Hydropower Station in Pakistan Results in Chinese and Pakistani Fatalities: Chinese Embassy Vows to Investigate and Enhance Security Measures

The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan strongly condemned this act of terrorism, expressing deep sorrow for the victims and extending sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. The embassy also vowed to work closely with Pakistani authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan released a statement regarding the attack on the Dasu hydropower station project.

According to the statement, the incident occurred around 1 pm local time when the convoy was traveling through the Togh Sar area. The embassy strongly denounced the terrorist attack, emphasizing its commitment to strengthening security measures for Chinese citizens, organizations, and projects in Pakistan. The statement also urged Chinese citizens and businesses in Pakistan to remain vigilant and strengthen their safety precautions. Chinese Embassy spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated, "We express our deep condolences to the victims and sympathy to the families of the deceased. The Chinese side has requested that the Pakistan side thoroughly investigate the incident, severely punish the perpetrators, and take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and projects in Pakistan." This recent attack adds to the growing list of incidents targeting Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan.

In July 2021, a bus carrying Chinese engineers working on the same hydropower project was targeted in a suicide bombing, resulting in the death of 13 people, including nine Chinese nationals. The incident sparked widespread outrage on Chinese social media platform Weibo, with users expressing their anger and frustration over the repeated attacks on Chinese citizens and projects in Pakistan.

One Weibo user expressed their disappointment, saying, "It's so sad to see our people being killed in a foreign country. When will the Pakistani government take concrete actions to protect Chinese nationals and projects?" Another user added, "We can't keep losing our people like this.

The Chinese government needs to take a stronger stance and protect its citizens abroad." The Chinese government has been investing heavily in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative. The CPEC aims to connect China with Pakistan and the Middle East, enhancing economic and trade ties between the two countries. However, the recent attacks have raised concerns about the safety of Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan. In response to the growing security concerns, the Chinese government has urged Pakistani authorities to take decisive action to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and projects in the country.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian stated, "We hope that the Pakistani side will take practical measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and projects in Pakistan and earnestly implement the consensus reached by the two sides on this issue." The attack on the Dasu hydropower station project is a tragic reminder of the challenges faced by Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan. As China continues to invest in the CPEC, it is crucial that the Pakistani government takes concrete steps to ensure the safety and security of Chinese citizens and projects in the country.

The Chinese government and people are looking forward to a peaceful and prosperous future for both countries, built on the foundation of mutual respect and cooperation.