Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz expresses grief over Shangla tragedy

LAHORE (92 News) - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz called on Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren at Chinese Consulate on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the chief minister expressed sorrow over the death of Chinese nationals in the Shangla attack. She also shared her heartfelt sympathy with the grieved families.

She expressed her resolve to continue mutual cooperation and collaboration with China in various sectors, adding that Pakistan and China are exemplary friends and their everlasting friendship cannot be undermined through cowardly actions.

“The cowardly attack committed on the Chinese citizens is a nefarious conspiracy to sabotage progress and prosperity of Pakistan. The Pakistani nation is heartily grieved over the onslaught incident on their Chinese brothers. We equally share the grief of the affected Chinese families. We are undertaking all possible measures to safeguard the Chinese nationals working in Punjab. We will strictly ensure the implementation policy to provide foolproof security to our Chinese brothers," she added.

The consul general expressed gratitude over the visit of CM Maryam Nawaz to offer condolence on the death of Chinese nationals.