ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday took to Twitter to share his thoughts about the two major recent attacks on Chinese Consulate Karachi and Mandi Bazar of Orakzai Agency, calling the two offensives “part of a planned campaign to create unrest in the country.”
He wrote, “I am absolutely clear both these attacks are part of a planned campaign to create unrest in the country by those who do not want Pakistan to prosper. Let there be no doubt in anyone’s mind that we will crush the terrorists, whatever it takes.”
I am absolutely clear both these attacks are part of a planned campaign to create unrest in the country by those who do not want Pakistan to prosper. Let there be no doubt in anyone's mind that we will crush the terrorists, whatever it takes. https://t.co/AhPpjsUGEq
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 23, 2018
In another tweet, the premier stated, “The failed attack against the Chinese Consulate was clearly a reaction to the unprecedented trade agreements that resulted from our trip to China.”
The failed attack against the Chinese Consulate was clearly a reaction to the unprecedented trade agreements that resulted from our trip to China. The attack was intended to scare Chinese investors and undermine CPEC. These terrorists will not succeed.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 23, 2018
The attack was conducted in a bid to undermine China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and further scare the Chinese investors. Nonetheless, he assured that “these terrorists will not succeed.”
Condemning both the tragic attacks, PM Khan prayed for victims and their families. Moreover, he paid tribute to the security forces and said, “Salute the brave security/police personnel who gave their lives & denied success to terrorists in the mission ag [against] Chinese Consulate.”
Strongly condemn the terrorist attacks against Chinese Consulate in Karachi & in Orakzai tribal area. My prayers go to the victims & their families. Salute the brave security/police personnel who gave their lives & denied success to terrorists in the mission ag Chinese Consulate.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 23, 2018
Earlier today, PM Khan also ordered an immediate investigation into the attack on Chinese Consulate Karachi and dubbed this particular incident as a ‘conspiracy’ against the CPEC.
Attack on Chinese Consulate Karachi
In the morning of Friday, three terrorists were killed as security forces and police foiled a terror attack targeting the Chinese Consulate in Karachi’s Clifton area.
Two policemen embraced martyrdom in exchange of fire with the three terrorists armed with suicide jackets. Two civilians were also killed in the attack.
Karachi Police Chief Amir Shaikh said the three attackers came in a car filled with explosives but failed to get inside the heavily fortified compound.
Blast in Orakzai Agency
A bomb was exploded in the Jumma Mandi Bazar, situated in the area of the lower Orakzai Tribal district, that killed nearly 30 people and injured more than 40.
According to details, the blast took place outside the gate of a seminary. Over 40 people were injured including three children, who have been shifted to the hospital.
