Three Suicide Bombers Targeted Chinese Consulate in Karachi – All Killed Before Entry
In an unsettling early‑Friday incident, three armed men stormed the Chinese consulate in Karachi’s upscale Clifton area with the intention of bombs and gunfire—but the plan fizzled out as authorities thwarted them.
What Went Down
- The truck, stuffed with explosives, couldn’t get past the heavily fortified compound.
- Police dogs, RPA Rangers, and the local police squad engaged the attackers before they could set foot inside.
- All three assailants were neutralized by the end of the gunfight.
Key casualties: At least two police officers lost their lives; fortunately the consulate’s Chinese staff remained unharmed.
The Friction Behind the Attack
It was the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) that claimed responsibility, chanting about Chinese exploitation of Pakistan’s southwestern natural resources – and they also go by “Balochistan Liberation Army.”
Baluchistan, the nation’s poorest province, is home to rock‑solid mineral and gas reserves. Chinese investment has poured billions into a deep‑water port in Gwadar, sparking resentment about land appropriation and the perceived neo‑colonial extraction.
Responses and Repercussions
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi assured the public that the consulate’s staff was safe. Prime Minister Imran Khan called for a full investigation.
With China’s Belt and Road Initiative continuing to weave money through Pakistan’s infrastructure, this attack stands out as a high‑profile clash with its most powerful neighbor.
