Mastermind behind Karachi Airport Suicide attack arrested: Pakistani Police

According to official sources, Pakistan’s intelligence agencies and counter-terrorism department conducted a joint operation to arrest Javed Baloch, the main suspect in last month’s attack on Karachi airport, in Balochistan.

Two other suicide bombers were also detained in the province.

Pakistani Police reported that the arrest took place in the Windar Lasbela area of the restive Balochistan province. Officials confirmed that Javed Baloch provided information on the departure of Chinese nationals from Karachi airport to the suicide bombers, facilitating the attack that killed three Chinese citizens.

The separatist militant group, the Baloch Liberation Army, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Last Tuesday, two Chinese citizens were injured in Karachi following a shooting by a security guard at a garment factory. This is the latest incident in a series of attacks that have pressured China to demand improved security measures from Islamabad for its citizens.

In response to these incidents, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Tuesday that China would continue to support Pakistan in its fight against terrorism. Lin Jian affirmed that China and Pakistan are determined to counter any attempts to weaken their relations.

During a weekly press conference, the spokesperson added, “Terrorists will pay the price for their attempts to undermine China-Pakistan relations.”

The escalation of attacks targeting Pakistani officials and Chinese nationals in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reflects deepening security challenges in the region, straining Pakistan’s relations with China.

As attacks persist, both countries are under increasing pressure to bolster counter-terrorism efforts to safeguard citizens and projects in high-risk areas, especially in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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