PM Shehbaz expresses resolve to investigate terrorist attack on Chinese nationals expeditiously & take culprits to the task


ISLAMABAD, April 26 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited Chinese Embassy in Islamabad and expressed resolve to investigate the terrorist attack on Chinese nationals expeditiously and take the culprits to the task.

During his visit to the embassy, he met Chinese Charge d’Affaires Ms Pang Chunxue.  He also wrote a special message of condolence to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

 

The Prime Minister expressed sorrow and grief over the death of Chinese nationals in a van blast at Karachi University. He said the entire Pakistani nation is in shock and grief over the brutal attack on its Iron Brothers.

He said the people of Pakistan extend their heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the government, people and families of the victims.

Condemning the incident, Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s determination to eradicate all forms of terrorism and terrorists from its soil.

He directed Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan to reach Karachi today (Wednesday). He said we will not sit idle until criminals are arrested and punished. He said those who took the lives of Chinese nationals will be hanged.

The Prime Minister said that make all arrangements will be made for repatriation of dead bodies and return of injured with honour and respect.

He also ordered to increase the security of Chinese nationals and organizations working in Pakistan. He said no stone will be left unturned to bring the culprits to justice.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also recorded his impressions in the condolence book at the embassy.