Chairman Tehreek Jawanaan Pakistan Mohammad Abdullah Gul said that the elements of enemy of Pakistan and its opponents don’t like the Pakistan development and prosperity, hence, the anti-Pakistan propagandists are on the verge of hollowing the roots of the Pakistan.
He said that recently five Chinese engineers were killed in a cowardice attack after which as usual anti-Pakistan elements started spreading hopelessness on the social media and they claimed that China has shut down work on the dam..
While talking to journalishts ,he said that five Chinese engineers were killed recently as a result of the cowardly act of terrorists in Basham area, after which anti-national elements took advantage of this sensitive opportunity and started spreading frustration among the people as usual and social media. But claims started that the work on the dam has been stopped by China, while on the other hand, Chinese officials say that the news of firing Pakistani workers from the dam projects is not true. However, despite the tragic death of five Chinese engineers in Basham suicide attack, China has announced to resume work on the Tarbela Dam expansion project. Although the employees will get their legitimate legal rights, the company has rejected reports of layoffs, while a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its commitment to continue high-quality development with Pakistan. Rejecting Indian media reports alleging layoffs of civil works and employees at a hydropower plant in Pakistan following the attack, an office order by a Chinese construction company has flatly rejected such claims.
Abdullah Hamid Gul said that both the Chinese Embassy and Consulate General in Pakistan also strongly condemned the terrorist attack and Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stressed that Pakistan and China will hold terrorists accountable for their actions
He said that chinese officials said that the news regarding sacking of Pakistani laborers from dam projects are not correct.
However, despite tragic death of five Chinese engineers China has re-started work on Tarbela Dam extension project.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry in its statement reiterated its resolve to continue high standard development work joining with the Pakistan,he said.
