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Japanese workers in Pakistan narrowly escape suicide bomb attack in latest attack on foreign nationals
Pakistani investigators examine a damaged van at the site of a suicide attack in Karachi, Pakistan, April 19, 2024

JAPANESE workers in Pakistan narrowly escaped a suicide bomb attack near the port city of Karachi today, but the blast wounded three bystanders.

The van carrying the five Suzuki Motors employees was heading to an industrial area, according to local police chief Arshad Awan.

He said the van’s police escort had returned fire after coming under attack, killing an accomplice of the suicide bomber, whose remains were found at the scene.

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