One dead after militant gunmen storm five-star hotel in Pakistan in 'attack on multi-billion-dollar Chinese investment'

At least three gunmen have attacked a five-star hotel in Gwadar in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

Armed militants shot dead a guard as they stormed the exclusive Pearl Continental compound where they are believed to be holed up in a staircase surrounded by security forces.

The Balochistan Liberation Army, a terrorist group fighting for autonomy in the south-west of the country, has claimed responsibility for the attack which they say was plotted to hit back at 'Chinese and foreign investment'.

Balochistan Home Minister Ziaullah Langu said there appeared to be casualties but the extent of the bloodshed is not yet clear.