Islamabad (People’s Daily) – The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan strongly condemned Friday’s terrorist attack against the Chinese Consulate-General in Karachi, which killed two policemen and two civilians.

The situation has been brought under control and no Chinese citizen was killed or injured in the attack, the statement said. 

Chinese flag flutters on the Chinese consulate, in Karachi, Pakistan November 23, 2018. (Photos: VCG)

“We appreciate the Pakistani Army and police for their timely and proper action against the attack and extend our deep condolences to the two Pakistani policemen martyred in the attack. We believe that the Pakistani side is able to ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel in Pakistan,” the Chinese Embassy said.

Any attempt to undermine China-Pakistan relations is doomed to fail, it noted.

Paramilitary soldiers stand as an ambulance carrying a body moves after an attack on the Chinese consulate , in Karachi, Pakistan November 23, 2018. 

All the three armed terrorists were during the exchange of fire with security forces outside the Consulate-General at around 9:30 am local time, according to reports.

Police has recovered weapons and explosive materials from the terrorists, local media reports.

Cover image: A paramilitary soldier stands with sniffer dog outside, after an attack by suicide bombers on the Chinese consulate, in Karachi, Pakistan November 23, 2018.