At around 1:00 pm local time on March 26, vehicles of the Dasu Hydropower Project undertaken by Chinese companies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province were attacked by terrorists, resulting in the deaths of 5 Chinese personnel and 1 Pakistani personnel.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan strongly condemn this act of terrorism, express deep condolences to the victims from both countries, and extend sincere sympathies to the victims' families. We are working with the Pakistani side to advance the follow-up handling of the incident.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan immediately activated emergency response, demanding that the Pakistani side conduct a thorough investigation, severely punish the perpetrators, and take practical and effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens, institutions, and projects in Pakistan, and prevent similar incidents from happening again.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan remind Chinese citizens and companies in Pakistan to pay close attention to the local security situation, enhance security levels, strengthen security measures, and make every effort to ensure safety precautions.