MOSCOW – In a rare such move, Russia on Friday has responded over thedeadly attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi

Russia has strongly condemned the recent attack launched by the BalochistanLiberation Army, a banned outfit, on Chinese Consulate in Karachi.

Maria Zhakharova, spokesperson Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, statedthis during a weekly briefing after a question raised by Ishtiaq Hamdani,the senior Pakistani journalist.

During the presser, Hamdani sought comments from the Russian official withregards to Britain’s double standard by giving refuge to Hyrbyar Marri,chief of the BLA.

Maria Zakharova said that Russia strongly condemned the attack as there isno justification for such terror activities.

Moreover she demanded further information on subject of Hyrbyar Marri’spolitical asylum in Britain to analyse the case further.

Last week, three terrorists of the separatist group attempted to break intothe consulate after launching an attack on the security official deployedat the compound.