Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) marked a significant moment on March 26, 2024, as he visited the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad to express his condolences for a tragic terrorist attack. This incident resulted in the loss of five Chinese and one Pakistani national. The Prime Minister’s message, shared with 54.5K viewers, emphasized Pakistan’s sympathy and solidarity with the victims and their families. He stated, “I visited Chinese Embassy today to express my condolences at the dastardly act of terrorism in which five Chinese and a Pakistani national were killed. Our sympathies and prayers are with the victims and their families. I strongly condemn this attack against 🇵🇰 🇨🇳 friendship. Our two countries express firm resolve to bring the perpetrators of this heinous act to justice.”
During his visit, Shehbaz Sharif met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties and mutual resolve to seek justice for the heinous act. The visit also came after reports that the Chinese embassy had summoned the Prime Minister following the attack, underlining the gravity of the situation and the need for swift action.
The public reaction on social media highlighted the shock and sadness shared by many. Muhmmad Azhar (@AzharTheGreat) reflected this sentiment, saying, “Such acts of violence are truly disheartening, and its in times like these that we must reaffirm our commitment to peace and unity. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones, and may we all strive for a world where such tragedies are but memories of the past.”
I visited Chinese Embassy today to express my condolences at the dastardly act of terrorism in which five Chinese and a Pakistani national were killed. Our sympathies and prayers are with the victims and their families. I strongly condemn this attack against 🇵🇰 🇨🇳 friendship. Our…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 26, 2024
Other users, like Ali (@alii3910), commended the Prime Minister’s gesture, saying, “Gave a very good message by visiting Chinese Embassy.” Jafar Raj (@main__faizay) and Fatima Khan (@FatimaKhan47025) emphasized the resilience and importance of Pakistan-China relations, with Raj noting, “We know who is gonna break our friendship but this shameful can’t stop our determination toward development.”
This tragic event has brought to the forefront the shared resolve of Pakistan and China to combat terrorism and maintain their strong friendship, underscoring the broader regional implications and the collective mourning and condemnation of such acts of violence.