Summary
Two Chinese engineers were killed in a terrorist attack near Karachi’s international airport, marking a significant escalation in violence against Chinese nationals in Pakistan. The explosion, claimed by the separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), targeted a convoy associated with a power plant, resulting in several injuries and highlighting ongoing security challenges for foreign workers in the region.
This attack follows a series of incidents involving Chinese nationals in Pakistan, where security has become a growing concern amid rising separatist violence. The BLA has previously targeted Chinese interests, accusing Beijing of exploiting local resources through infrastructure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The Pakistani government has faced criticism for its inability to protect foreign workers, especially as attacks on Chinese engineers have occurred with alarming frequency, prompting calls for enhanced security measures. Following the latest incident, officials have acknowledged a security failure, leading to the removal of senior staff responsible for the safety of Chinese nationals in Karachi.
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