China has urged Pakistan to pace up the investigation into the shooting incident that wounded two Chinese nationals, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
Two Chinese nationals was wounded in a shooting incident in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on Tuesday.
"A shooting incident took place in Karachi, Pakistan, in which two Chinese nationals were wounded, and have been sent to hospital. Upon learning of the incident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately activated the emergency consular protection mechanism and instructed our Consulate-General in Karachi to initiate the emergency management. The consulate promptly sent staff to visit the wounded at the hospital," said Mao.
"We also urge the Pakistani side to make every effort to rescue the wounded, pace up the investigation into the case, apprehend the criminals, and earnestly guarantee the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan. Then we will keep in close communication with Pakistan and do a good job in the treatment of the wounded, investigation of the incident, and the protection of the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan," she said.
China urges Pakistan to pace up investigation on shooting incident
