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Shooting in Pakistan's Karachi hurts two Chinese nationals

2 Chinese nationals were shot at and injured on Tuesday in Pakistan's business hub of Karachi, authorities and healthcare facility officials stated, after a string of attacks that spurred Beijing to require tougher security for its residents.

Faizan Ali, a senior superintendent of authorities, stated 2 Chinese nationals had been shot, however gave no further information.

A representative for Liaquat National Medical facility in the southern port city stated it was dealing with the two, one of whom was in severe condition.

It was not right away clear who was responsible or if militant violence lagged the attack, one of numerous that have triggered Beijing to prompt Pakistan to roll out more stringent security procedures for its citizens.

In October, a battle near Karachi's international airport eliminated 2 Chinese engineers, in an attack claimed by separatist militant group the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

A decades-long revolt in the southwestern region by separatists requiring a share in local resources has resulted in regular attacks versus the federal government, army and Chinese interests.

(source: Reuters)