Cosco MD Mr. Chen Zhu shot dead in Karachi, Pakistan

The head of Cosco in Pakistan has been shot dead in what police said appeared to be a targeted attack.

Chen Zhu, 45 and Managing Director of Cosco Saeed Karachi Shipping Pvt. Ltd, was shot in the head when unknown gunman opened fire on his car, while he was accompanies by another Chinese national. At least 10 shots were fired at the car.

“The incident appears to be targeted attack, (it) doesn’t look like a mugging,” Azad Khan, Deputy Inspector General of Karachi’s South Zone, told Reuters.’

According to the local police two other foreign nationals were attacked at lunch time in Karachi’s Chinatown.

"After having lunch, they moved towards Neelum Colony opposite Zamzama Park for purchasing vegetables/fruits. They were sitting in their vehicle," said the statement released by the Sindh Police.

"They were sitting in the vehicle parked on the road. Suddenly, a well-built assailant opened fire from the front side of the vehicle, critically injuring Mr. Chen Zhu," added the statement. 

The other foreign national, who was slightly injured in the attack, has been taken into protective custody. Chen did not have any security detail with him at the time of the attack.