According to Reuters, "Her fast response and actions during the nearly two-hour assault on the diplomatic mission in the southern port city have been praised for saving countless lives."

The two civilians killed were a father and son from Quetta, named Niaz Muhammad, 55, and Zahir Shah, 25, respectively; at the time they were waiting to renew their visas at the consulate.

Police identified one of the attackers through fingerprints matched with National Database and Registration Authority records as Abdul Razzaq, son of Din Muhammad.

[16][17] According to AIG Dr Amir Shaikh, the attack was planned in Afghanistan and allegedly conducted with the support of India's spy agency Research and Analysis Wing with the aim of sabotaging the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

[9] According to Express News, Aslam alias Achu - a commander of proscribed BLA, the mastermind of the attack on Chinese consulate was receiving medical treatment at the time at Max Hospital in New Delhi, India.

"[26] Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang during a regular press briefing said that "China strongly condemns any violent attacks against diplomatic agencies.

[28] The Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese embassy, Zhao Lijian, expressed appreciation for the Pakistan Army and police for their "timely and proper action" in response to the attack.