Washington (TDI): The United States has strongly condemned the deadly blast near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, which claimed the lives of three people, including two Chinese nationals.
In a press briefing on Wednesday, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed grief over the incident.
“We condemn the deadly attack near Karachi’s international airport and are deeply saddened by the reported loss of life and injuries,” he said, extending heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families.
The blast, reportedly a suicide attack, injured more than a dozen people.
The government has attributed the attack to the outlawed Majeed Brigade.
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The Majeed Brigade, an armed wing of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has been known to carry out suicide attacks aimed at both Pakistani and foreign interests in the country.
Chinese nationals, working on numerous infrastructure projects across Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan and Sindh, have been a frequent target of such militant groups.
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The Pakistani government, in response, has been working to enhance security protocols for foreign workers, particularly those involved in CPEC-related projects.
In the aftermath of the Karachi blast, security around foreign nationals and sensitive installations has been tightened.
