Pakistanis Loot Chinese-Owned Establishment in Islamabad

International Desk

In Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, a crowd stormed and looted a call center owned by Chinese nationals during a raid by a government investigative agency. The incident, which involved the theft of laptops and other valuable items, has sparked widespread criticism in Pakistan after videos of the event went viral on social media.

According to Indian media outlet NDTV, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan recently raided a call center in Sector F-11 of Islamabad, operated by Chinese nationals. The establishment was accused of running a fraudulent call center.

While the investigation was underway, a mob entered the premises and looted the place. Videos of the incident show people of all ages, from young to old, taking whatever they could carry—laptops, monitors, desktops, keyboards, extension cables, and even furniture. Some were seen carrying away dishes and cutlery.

A user on the microblogging site X shared the video, commenting, “Pakistanis looted a Chinese-owned call center in Islamabad; during the holy month of Ramadan, hundreds of laptops, electronic devices, furniture, and cutlery were stolen.

The incident has drawn sharp criticism, highlighting concerns over law and order in the country.