Karachi, Pakistan: A female suicide attacked a vehicle carrying female Chinese nationals who were teachers of Confucius Institute.Â
First ever female suicide bomber from Baluchistan liberation army explodes herself in Karachi killing 3 Chinese citizens.
This is the moment of detonationUsing suicide bombers & specially females by BLA is the new dangerous phenomena. In the past only ttp had suicide bombers. pic.twitter.com/Qet6i6xDdU
— Zaid Hamid (@ZaidZamanHamid) April 26, 2022
Information suggests that two Chinese nationals were teachers at Confucius Institute. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has accepted the responsibility for this attack.
Blast in Karachi University. 2 Chinese national among the 4 dead, several critically injured pic.twitter.com/aEJotmhgP2
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) April 26, 2022
According to reports, the incident occurred near the Confucius Institute run with the support of the Chinese government. Rescue teams have reached the spot and the area has been cordoned off by the security agencies. Police officials confirmed there were seven to eight people in the vehicle that was targeted.
#Karachi blast: A pathetic response from the emergency, rescue service in #port and biggest city pic.twitter.com/tzSLeTERlk
— Tahir Khan (@taahir_khan) April 26, 2022
Two killed, four injured in car blast at Karachi University, Karachi University spokesman said#UOk #karachi#karachiuniversity pic.twitter.com/zeTY8ThDMh
— ebadusmani (@Ebadus15) April 26, 2022
Foreign Office of Pakistan says:
We strongly condemn the reprehensible terrorist attack in Karachi which claimed innocent lives, including those of Chinese nationals working at the Confucius Institute. The Government and people of Pakistan extend their deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of victims who lost their lives in the incident.
The law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident to apprehend the culprits and bring them to justice. Local authorities are also providing all possible assistance to the injured.
The cowardly incident is a direct attack on the Pakistan-China friendship and ongoing cooperation. Pakistan and China are close friends and iron brothers. Pakistan attaches great importance to safety and security of Chinese nationals, projects and institutions in Pakistan.
Prime Minister @CMShehbaz pays a visit to #Chinese Embassy Islamabad for the condolence 3 Chinese nationals in #Karachi attack – PM is accompanied by Interior Minister @RanaSanaullahPK state minister for foreign affairs @HinaRKhar , Info Min Maryam Orangzeb @betterpakistan pic.twitter.com/xFL2hh3Uuk
— Azaz Syed (@AzazSyed) April 26, 2022
