ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Foreign Office has responded to the killing ofChinese National in Karachi in an apparent attack of target killing.
Foreign Office on Wednesday strongly condemned the killing of a Chinesecitizen in Karachi and vowed to bring the culprits under the fold of law.
Chen Zhu, 45, was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack in Karachi’sDefence locality by an unknown assailant on Monday. The Chinese nationalwas in his car when at least 10 shots were fired at him. He suffered bulletwounds to his head, according to police.
“We are deeply saddened at the death of Chinese national Mr. Chen Zhu inKarachi on 5 Feb & condemn his killing in strongest possible terms,” FOspokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal tweeted.
“Pakistan will take all possible measures to apprehend the culprits andcarry out thorough investigation against perpetrators of the crime,” headded.
Chen Zhu was the Managing Director of Cosco Saeed Karachi Shipping Pvt Ltd.
China condemned the apparent targeted-killing following the incident.
“We strongly condemn the extremist and violent action against Chinesecitizens and will continue to closely monitor the progress of the case andprovide active assistance to the families of the victims in dealing withthe aftermath,” said spokesperson Geng Shuang of the Chinese ForeignMinistry.