Islamabad: Nine Chinese nationals and three Pakistanis lost their lives when a bus carrying them plunged into a ravine after a mechanical failure resulting in leakage of gas that caused a blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, further investigations are underway.
He said the Chinese workers and accompanying Pakistani staff were proceeding to their work place for an ongoing project.
He said the local authorities are providing all possible assistance to the injured.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely in contact with the Chinese Embassy for coordination and facilitation.
The Spokesperson said the government and people of Pakistan extend sincere condolences to the families of Chinese and Pakistani workers who lost their lives in the incident.
He said we also pray for quick recovery of the injured.
Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said Pakistan and China are close friends and iron-brothers.
He said Pakistan attaches great importance to safety and security of Chinese nationals, projects and institutions in Pakistan.
