US condemns Bisham attack

WASHINGTON: The United States has condemned the attack on a convoy of Chinese engineers in Bisham.

During a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said we are deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries sustained and share our heartfelt condolences with those affected by the attack.

The spokesperson said Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists. He said the Chinese nationals and Pakistan have been the victims of terrorist attacks and no country should suffer the acts of terror.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed for a thorough joint investigation into the terrorist attack on Chinese nationals, utilizing all resources of the state.

He gave these instructions, while chairing an emergency meeting in Islamabad today, in the aftermath of Besham terrorist attack on Chinese nationals working on Dassu Hydel Power Project.

The meeting was attended by the Federal Ministers, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, the Chief Ministers, the Chief Secretaries and the Inspectors General of Police of respective provinces. The Participants of the meeting discussed the heinous attack on innocent civilians working on a development project, meant to contribute to energy and water security of Pakistan.

The Prime Minister offered deepest condolences to the families of the innocent victims of the attack and assured them that the perpetrators of this barbaric act would be brought to justice swiftly.

He underscored the enduring bond of brotherhood between the people of Pakistan and China and conveyed that the whole nation was saddened by the loss of Chinese lives.