Daring Burglary in Islamabad: Locals Loot Call Centre Owned by Chinese
A brazen attack that has threatened to tarnish Pakistan's record on law and order, locals looted a call centre run by Chinese in Islamabad. The audacious break-in in the heart of the capital has got the authorities moving in haste to catch the criminals.
Based on eyewitness accounts, hundreds of laptops, computer components, furniture, and even utensils were looted from the call centre, which was in a residential compound in Islamabad. The looters, who were said to be Pakistani residents, appeared to have inside assistance, as they only took specific equipment and valuables.
The Chinese national call centre is said to be catering to its customers in China as well as across the world. The center has been state-of-the-art technologically as well as utilizing local residents' jobs.
The police have opened an investigation into the matter and are analyzing CCTV footage to determine the perpetrators. No arrests have been made yet, and the authorities are under fire for their delayed response to the incident.
The call centre looting has created concerns regarding the security and safety of foreign nationals and companies working in Pakistan. It has also raised the issue of enhanced law enforcement and security arrangements to avoid such situations in the future.
The incident has also raised the question of China's increasing nationals and businesses in Pakistan, and a need for transparency and accountability of their activities. With Pakistan struggling with economic and security issues, such incidents have the potential to have severe impacts on Pakistan's reputation as well as attracting foreign investment to the country.