Amid tensions following a series of attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian addressed the media in a regular press conference on Wednesday (Mar 27), condemning the latest act of terrorism that claimed the lives of five Chinese nationals and a Pakistani driver.&nbsp;

This comes as a suicide bomber in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday (Mar 26) targeted a vehicle by driving his explosive-laden car into it.&nbsp;

"We strongly condemn this act of terrorism. We express deep condolences over the lives lost and extend sincere sympathies to the bereaved families. We have previously stated our position on this incident," Lin Jian said.&nbsp;

In response to inquiries regarding the investigation and handling of the attack on the vehicle of the Dasu Hydropower Project, Lin Jian affirmed, "Immediately after the attack, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan activated the emergency response mechanism and swiftly engaged in emergency response and close communication with Pakistan both in Beijing and Islamabad."

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China also urged Pakistan to expedite the hunt for the perpetrators, ensure justice for the victims, and enhance security measures to safeguard Chinese personnel and projects in the region.

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In turn, Pakistan committed to "a thorough joint investigation to be conducted, utilising all resources of the state" to reassure China.&nbsp;

Expressing gratitude for international solidarity, Lin Jian stated, "We have noted the condemnation on the terrorist attack and condolences over Chinese victims from some countries. This is much appreciated."

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Moreover, Lin Jian also reinforced the shared responsibility in combating the menace of&nbsp;terrorism.

When questioned about the upcoming visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Beijing, Lin Jian maintained a diplomatic stance, stating, "China and Pakistan maintain sound interactions at all levels. As for the specific visit you mentioned, I have nothing to share at the moment."

(With inputs from agencies)

Amid tensions following a series of attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian addressed the media in a regular press conference on Wednesday (Mar 27), condemning the latest act of terrorism that claimed the lives of five Chinese nationals and a Pakistani driver.

Amid tensions following a series of attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian addressed the media in a regular press conference on Wednesday (Mar 27), condemning the latest act of terrorism that claimed the lives of five Chinese nationals and a Pakistani driver. This comes as a suicide bomber in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday (Mar 26) targeted a vehicle by driving his explosive-laden car into it. "We strongly condemn this act of terrorism. We express deep condolences over the lives lost and extend sincere sympathies to the bereaved families. We have previously stated our position on this incident," Lin Jian said. In response to inquiries regarding the investigation and handling of the attack on the vehicle of the Dasu Hydropower Project, Lin Jian affirmed, "Immediately after the attack, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan activated the emergency response mechanism and swiftly engaged in emergency response and close communication with Pakistan both in Beijing and Islamabad." Also Read | At least eight people killed after Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah exchange fire along border China also urged Pakistan to expedite the hunt for the perpetrators, ensure justice for the victims, and enhance security measures to safeguard Chinese personnel and projects in the region. Also Read | Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli Defence Minister Gallant In turn, Pakistan committed to "a thorough joint investigation to be conducted, utilising all resources of the state" to reassure China. Expressing gratitude for international solidarity, Lin Jian stated, "We have noted the condemnation on the terrorist attack and condolences over Chinese victims from some countries. This is much appreciated." Watch | Pakistan: China firm suspend power project after five engineers killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa attack × Moreover, Lin Jian also reinforced the shared responsibility in combating the menace of terrorism. When questioned about the upcoming visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Beijing, Lin Jian maintained a diplomatic stance, stating, "China and Pakistan maintain sound interactions at all levels. As for the specific visit you mentioned, I have nothing to share at the moment." (With inputs from agencies)

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At least five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver have been killed after their convoy was attacked by a suicide bomber in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Tuesday (Mar 26), the police confirmed. This was the third major attack on Chinese interests in Pakistan in a week.&nbsp;

<h2>What we know about the incident</h2>

Mohammad Ali Gandapur, the regional police chief told Reuters that a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers which was on its way from the Pakistan capital city, Islamabad to their camp in Dasu. &nbsp;

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The attack took place in the Shangla district’s Besham city, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.&nbsp;

“Five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver were killed in the attack,” said Gandapur. Notably.&nbsp;Dasu is the site of a major dam and the area has been attacked before.&nbsp;

Local media reports citing officials said that it was a “suicide blast” and that the provincial police had reached the spot and started relief operations.

“We will investigate from where and how the vehicle of a suicide bomber came and how it happened,” Besham station house officer Bakht Zahir told Dawn.&nbsp;

According to rescue officials, after the blast, the vehicle fell into a gorge and caught fire. The blaze has since been put out by the emergency team.&nbsp;

So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack.&nbsp;

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In 2021, at least 13 people, including nine Chinese nationals, were killed during an attack on a vehicle that was carrying them to an under-construction tunnel site of the Dasu hydropower project.&nbsp;

China's&nbsp;embassy in Pakistan released a statement after the attack and called for&nbsp;an investigation.&nbsp;

"The Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in Pakistan have launched an emergency plan immediately, requesting the Pakistani side to thoroughly investigate the attack and severely punish the perpetrators...(we) are&nbsp;taking all necessary measures to protect the safety of Chinese citizens, institutions and projects in Pakistan,&nbsp;and to ensure such incidents will not happen again."

<h2>Attack on Chinese interests in Pakistan</h2>

Beijing has invested billions in infrastructure projects as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and several Chinese engineers have been working on a number of projects in the South Asian country.&nbsp;

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari took to X and strongly condemned the attack and offered condolences to the families of the Chinese nationals and Beijing’s government.&nbsp;

He added that those who are hostile to Pakistan will “never succeed in harming Pak-China friendship”.&nbsp;

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The attacks also come ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China, reported Reuters citing a source in the PM’s Office.&nbsp;

The first two attacks on Chinese interests this week included the targeting of an airbase and a strategic port in the southwest province of Balochistan.&nbsp;

The reportedly deadly attack on Pakistan’s second-largest naval air station, the PNS Siddique in Turbat took place earlier on Tuesday (Mar 26) the responsibility of which was claimed by the Majeed Brigade of the Balochistan Liberation Army, a proscribed separatist militant organisation based in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

The attack on the naval air station was marked by intense gunfire and multiple explosions.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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At least five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver have been killed after their convoy was attacked by a suicide bomber in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Tuesday (Mar 26), the police confirmed.

At least five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver have been killed after their convoy was attacked by a suicide bomber in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Tuesday (Mar 26), the police confirmed. This was the third major attack on Chinese interests in Pakistan in a week. What we know about the incident Mohammad Ali Gandapur, the regional police chief told Reuters that a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers which was on its way from the Pakistan capital city, Islamabad to their camp in Dasu. Breaking | Chinese Nationals killed in Pakistan suicide blast The attack took place in the Shangla district’s Besham city, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. “Five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver were killed in the attack,” said Gandapur. Notably. Dasu is the site of a major dam and the area has been attacked before. Local media reports citing officials said that it was a “suicide blast” and that the provincial police had reached the spot and started relief operations. “We will investigate from where and how the vehicle of a suicide bomber came and how it happened,” Besham station house officer Bakht Zahir told Dawn. According to rescue officials, after the blast, the vehicle fell into a gorge and caught fire. The blaze has since been put out by the emergency team. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Also Read | Pakistan's second-biggest naval base in Balochistan attacked by separatist militant group In 2021, at least 13 people, including nine Chinese nationals, were killed during an attack on a vehicle that was carrying them to an under-construction tunnel site of the Dasu hydropower project. China's embassy in Pakistan released a statement after the attack and called for an investigation. "The Chinese Embassy and Consulates General in Pakistan have launched an emergency plan immediately, requesting the Pakistani side to thoroughly investigate the attack and severely punish the perpetrators...(we) are taking all necessary measures to protect the safety of Chinese citizens, institutions and projects in Pakistan, and to ensure such incidents will not happen again." Attack on Chinese interests in Pakistan Beijing has invested billions in infrastructure projects as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and several Chinese engineers have been working on a number of projects in the South Asian country. Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari took to X and strongly condemned the attack and offered condolences to the families of the Chinese nationals and Beijing’s government. He added that those who are hostile to Pakistan will “never succeed in harming Pak-China friendship”. Also Read | Putin repeats Islamist, Ukraine link with Moscow concert attack The attacks also come ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China, reported Reuters citing a source in the PM’s Office. The first two attacks on Chinese interests this week included the targeting of an airbase and a strategic port in the southwest province of Balochistan. The reportedly deadly attack on Pakistan’s second-largest naval air station, the PNS Siddique in Turbat took place earlier on Tuesday (Mar 26) the responsibility of which was claimed by the Majeed Brigade of the Balochistan Liberation Army, a proscribed separatist militant organisation based in Afghanistan. The attack on the naval air station was marked by intense gunfire and multiple explosions. (With inputs from agencies)

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A delegation from Pakistan's commerce ministry is scheduled to visit Afghanistan on Monday (Mar 25) to tackle bilateral trade-related issues. Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch confirmed that Secretary Commerce Khurrum Agha would lead the delegation on a two-day trip to Afghanistan starting March 25 to engage in discussions concerning trade matters.

Baloch highlighted Pakistan's commitment to fostering trade and people-to-people connections with Afghanistan and underlined the importance of addressing mutual concerns.

Joining Agha in the delegation are key officials including Maria Qazi, Dr&nbsp;Wajid Ali Khan and Khushal Khan.

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Afghanistan also acknowledged the impending visit. Spokesman for the Afghan commerce ministry, Abdul Salam Jawad, said that Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi would lead the Afghan delegation.

Jawad highlighted the intention to discuss bilateral and transit trade issues, particularly focusing on addressing the ban on certain transit items which has adversely affected trade flows.&nbsp;

“We will take up the issue of a ban on several transit items. Pakistan has banned the import of certain items under the transit agreement. Around 50 percent of transit trade has been decreased due to this ban and shifted to Iran,” Jawad said.

<h2>Pakistan-Afghanistan strained ties&nbsp;</h2>

The upcoming talks come in the wake of strained relations between the two nations following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting alleged Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan militants. The incident followed a terrorist attack on a Pakistani Army outpost.

Khan Jan Alkozai of the Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed optimism that the Pakistani government would address Afghan importers' concerns.

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Additionally, Pakistani traders also pointed at the importance of facilitating transit and bilateral trade with Afghanistan, citing mutual benefits for both nations.

The history of Pak-Afghan relations has seen fluctuations, with incidents like the temporary closure of the Torkham border crossing in February 2023 due to escalated tensions.

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Recent engagements between diplomatic representatives from both countries aim at de-escalating tensions and revitalising various aspects of bilateral relations.

However, challenges persist, with Pakistan urging the Taliban government in Kabul to take stronger action against anti-Pakistani groups, especially the TTP, allegedly harboured in Afghanistan.

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These talks also occur amid international concerns over the Taliban's governance in Afghanistan and Pakistan's efforts to address security challenges.

(With inputs from agencies)

A delegation from Pakistan's commerce ministry is scheduled to visit Afghanistan on Monday (Mar 25) to tackle bilateral trade-related issues. Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch confirmed that Secretary Commerce Khurrum Agha would lead the delegation on a two-day trip to Afghanistan starting March 25 to engage in discussions concerning trade matters.

A delegation from Pakistan's commerce ministry is scheduled to visit Afghanistan on Monday (Mar 25) to tackle bilateral trade-related issues. Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch confirmed that Secretary Commerce Khurrum Agha would lead the delegation on a two-day trip to Afghanistan starting March 25 to engage in discussions concerning trade matters. Baloch highlighted Pakistan's commitment to fostering trade and people-to-people connections with Afghanistan and underlined the importance of addressing mutual concerns. Joining Agha in the delegation are key officials including Maria Qazi, Dr Wajid Ali Khan and Khushal Khan. Also Read | Pakistan launches bid for non-permanent UNSC seat for 2025-26 Afghanistan also acknowledged the impending visit. Spokesman for the Afghan commerce ministry, Abdul Salam Jawad, said that Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi would lead the Afghan delegation. Jawad highlighted the intention to discuss bilateral and transit trade issues, particularly focusing on addressing the ban on certain transit items which has adversely affected trade flows. “We will take up the issue of a ban on several transit items. Pakistan has banned the import of certain items under the transit agreement. Around 50 percent of transit trade has been decreased due to this ban and shifted to Iran,” Jawad said. Pakistan-Afghanistan strained ties The upcoming talks come in the wake of strained relations between the two nations following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting alleged Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan militants. The incident followed a terrorist attack on a Pakistani Army outpost. Khan Jan Alkozai of the Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed optimism that the Pakistani government would address Afghan importers' concerns. Also Read | Maldives seeks debt relief from India after insisting on troop withdrawal Additionally, Pakistani traders also pointed at the importance of facilitating transit and bilateral trade with Afghanistan, citing mutual benefits for both nations. The history of Pak-Afghan relations has seen fluctuations, with incidents like the temporary closure of the Torkham border crossing in February 2023 due to escalated tensions. Also Read | Three killed, 12 injured in suicide bombing in Afghanistan's Kandahar Recent engagements between diplomatic representatives from both countries aim at de-escalating tensions and revitalising various aspects of bilateral relations. However, challenges persist, with Pakistan urging the Taliban government in Kabul to take stronger action against anti-Pakistani groups, especially the TTP, allegedly harboured in Afghanistan. Watch | Pakistan 'seriously' considering reviving trade with India: FM Ishaq Dar × These talks also occur amid international concerns over the Taliban's governance in Afghanistan and Pakistan's efforts to address security challenges. (With inputs from agencies)

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