The security forces have killed two terrorists after they attacked a military convoy in Balochistan’s Gwadar on Sunday morning, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has said.
According to a news statement, the terrorists carried out the attack at 10am, using small arms and hand grenades.
“However, due to the efficient and swift response, two terrorists were sent to hell with no harm to any military or civil persons,” the statement said.
The armed forces expressed its resolve to “thwart efforts of the enemies of peace and prosperity in the country”.
An earlier statement by the ISPR said the operation was launched in the area after the presence of terrorists was reported, adding that one militant had been killed and three others injured during the exchange of fire with security forces.
Meanwhile, China’s consulate in Karachi said the attacked convoy was carrying Chinese workers.
“A Chinese convoy from the Gwadar port project was hit by roadside bombs and gunfire on its way back to the port area from the Gwadar Airport,” it said in a statement.
“No Chinese citizens were killed or injured,” it added.
The consulate asked Pakistan to “severely punish the perpetrators and take concrete and effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens, institutions and projects”.
The statement said the Chinese consulate general “has activated the contingency plan as soon as possible, reminding local Chinese citizens, enterprises, and projects to be vigilant, upgrade security measures, prevent security risks, and pay close attention to the security situation to ensure safety”.
Former president Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack on the convoy.
He also called for “bring in the grip of law the planners” of the attack and lauded the soldiers for their retaliatory action and stressed the need to eliminate terrorists.
