Islamabad in Tight Spot as China Demands Military Outposts in Pakistan
2 years, 7 months ago

Islamabad in Tight Spot as China Demands Military Outposts in Pakistan

News 18  

Amid recent terror attacks on Chinese nationals and Belt and Road Initiative’s China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects in Karachi, Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan, China has demanded military outposts for the security of its citizens working in the country, sources told CNN-News18. CPEC PROJECTS UNDERWAY The major CPEC projects underway are Bostan Industrial Zone near Quetta, Balochistan; Chaman district of Balochistan bordering with Afghanistan; Gwadar Port, Specially Zone-I & Zone-II; some patrolling units on CPEC’s western alignment which covers hostile areas of Balochistan like Awaran, Khuzdar, Hoshab and Turbat areas; Mohmand Marble City near Mohmand Agency bordering with Afghanistan and Sost Dry-Port & Moqpondass Special Economic Zone Gilgit-Baltistan. News18 May 18, 2022 The source also told that Beijing was setting tougher conditions for Islamabad and seeking CPEC’s rollover debts to maintain pressure for the military outposts. Balochistan Liberation Army’s spokesman said: “We have targeted and killed Chinese security personnel in Gwadar Port and other areas where they are working on CPEC projects.

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How Pakistan and Central Asia is helping China beat West's sanctions over Xinjiang
2 weeks, 6 days ago

How Pakistan and Central Asia is helping China beat West's sanctions over Xinjiang

Firstpost  

As Western scrutiny mounts over Xinjiang’s human rights record, China leverages its partnerships with Pakistan and Central Asia to secure the region economically In November 2024, Volkswagen, the German automaker, made headlines by announcing its decision to sell its factory in Urumqi, Xinjiang. In November, Xinjiang officials held their first meeting with counterparts from Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region, a key partner …

China plans to deploy its troops in Pakistan for security of its nationals
1 month ago

China plans to deploy its troops in Pakistan for security of its nationals

India Today  

In the wake of the rising number of terror attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, China has now signed a Private Security and Military Contract for the protection of its engineers and workers involved in various China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects in Pakistan. China has assigned three of its private companies, namely Dewe Security Frontier Service Group, China Overseas Security …

How attacks on Chinese working for CPEC projects dent China-Pakistan ties
1 month, 1 week ago

How attacks on Chinese working for CPEC projects dent China-Pakistan ties

Firstpost  

That the Chinese have felt the need to hire private security is perplexing when the Pakistan army has granted itself a huge rise in the budget ostensibly to take care of their security There appears to be some rusting in a certain ‘iron brother’ relationship. Just a day ago, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, while reiterating the ‘all-weather friendship’ …

After Karachi bombing, Beijing wants own security to protect Chinese citizens in Pakistan
1 month, 1 week ago

After Karachi bombing, Beijing wants own security to protect Chinese citizens in Pakistan

Firstpost  

Beijing is pushing Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to thousands of Chinese citizens working in the South Asian nation, during talks after a car bombing in Karachi that was seen as a major security breach, sources said Members of the bomb disposal squad in plain clothes, survey the area after attack on a police station, …

Has China lost trust in Pakistani Army? Report claims Beijing pushes Islamabad to induct Chinese officers
1 month, 1 week ago

Has China lost trust in Pakistani Army? Report claims Beijing pushes Islamabad to induct Chinese officers

India TV News  

Islamabad: Beijing is pushing Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to thousands of Chinese citizens working in the South Asian nation, during talks after a car bombing in Karachi that was seen as a major security breach, sources said. A spokesman for China's foreign ministry told Reuters it was not familiar with talks on a joint …

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?

Al Jazeera  

The former PM’s team hopes that Trump will lean on Pakistan to release him from jail. Islamabad, Pakistan – Amid a flurry of congratulatory messages from political leaders worldwide following his victory in the US presidential election, Donald Trump received a message from an unexpected source: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his “very good friend” who is currently in …

Rise in violence against Chinese nationals in Pakistan threatens China's 'Silk Road' vision
2 months ago

Rise in violence against Chinese nationals in Pakistan threatens China's 'Silk Road' vision

ABC  

When China's Premier Li Qiang visited Pakistan last week — the first such visit in over a decade — the talks focused on boosting security for Chinese projects. "Pakistani authorities suspect the Balochistan Liberation Army, which has safe havens along Iran's border with Balochistan, is being used as a proxy by India," Syed Fazl-e-Haider, author of Economic Development of Balochistan, …

China's Premier Li attends a regional security meeting in Pakistan
2 months, 1 week ago

China's Premier Li attends a regional security meeting in Pakistan

The Independent  

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China Inaugurates Beijing-Funded Airport in Pakistan, Sparks Protests
2 months, 1 week ago

China Inaugurates Beijing-Funded Airport in Pakistan, Sparks Protests

Associated Press  

China's Premier Li Qiang has inaugurated a Beijing-funded airport in Gwadar, Pakistan, a week after two Chinese workers were killed and another was wounded in a suicide attack. The airport is part of a massive investment by Beijing that links a deep sea port and airport on the Arabian Sea by road with China.

Pakistan's new anti-terror initiative aimed at protecting Chinese projects: Report
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan's new anti-terror initiative aimed at protecting Chinese projects: Report

Hindustan Times  

China's reported hesitation to invest in new projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor stems largely from concerns about the security of its citizens and assets in Pakistan. According to a recent editorial in Dawn, the move underscores Pakistan's recognition of the importance of addressing China's security concerns, especially at a time when attracting foreign investment is critical for the country's …

China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks
7 months, 1 week ago

China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks

India TV News  

Beijing: China urged Pakistan to do its "utmost" to protect thousands of Chinese workers involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects after recurrent attacks on Chinese personnel became a major headache for Beijing. The demand came as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the Foreign Minister-Level …

China Assures Pakistan of Its Support to Defend Sovereignty After Iran’s Airstrikes
11 months ago

China Assures Pakistan of Its Support to Defend Sovereignty After Iran’s Airstrikes

News 18  

China has assured Islamabad of its support in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity even while welcoming on Tuesday the restoration of diplomatic ties between Tehran and Islamabad after their recent air strikes against each other. As China’s Foreign Minister Sun Weidong visited Pakistan on a mediation mission, a statement from Foreign Ministry on Monday said it is maintaining close …

What is Baloch Liberation Front which Pakistan targeted in airstrikes in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province
11 months ago

What is Baloch Liberation Front which Pakistan targeted in airstrikes in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan said on Thursday it had carried out airstrikes against separatist militants in Iran, the latest step in a tense standoff after Iran's missile and drone strikes in the South Asian nation's border province of Balochistan. The Baloch Liberation Front, which an intelligence official called the target of Pakistan's strikes in Iran, seeks independence for Pakistan's western province of …

President Xi meets Pak PM Kakar, seeks 'effective measures' for Chinese personnel working for CPEC projects
1 year, 2 months ago

President Xi meets Pak PM Kakar, seeks 'effective measures' for Chinese personnel working for CPEC projects

The Hindu  

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday proposed to upgrade the USD 60 billion CPEC during a meeting with Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar here but sought "effective measures" to ensure security for hundreds of Chinese workers who faced frequent attacks from militants in the country. He said over the past 10 years, the CPEC has achieved fruitful results, effectively …

Amid frequent violent attacks on its citizens, what the future holds for China’s Balochistan plans
1 year, 3 months ago

Amid frequent violent attacks on its citizens, what the future holds for China’s Balochistan plans

Firstpost  

As the unfolding events demand continued attention, the manner in which the State responds will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of Baloch nationalist actions and exert far-reaching implications on Chinese investments and regional stability On 13 August, 2023, a Chinese envoy faced an attack while en route to a construction site near Gwadar, Balochistan. These allegations, encompassing coerced evictions and notably …

Terror attack in Pakistan slammed
1 year, 4 months ago

Terror attack in Pakistan slammed

China Daily  

By MO JINGXI | China Daily | Updated: 2023-08-15 07:18 China on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a convoy carrying Chinese engineers to the Gwadar Port in Pakistan, saying that any attempt to undermine the China-Pakistan friendship or the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will never succeed. Speaking at a regular news briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry …

Pakistani militants attack convoy of Chinese engineers
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistani militants attack convoy of Chinese engineers

CNN  

CNN — An attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan was thwarted by Pakistan’s military, leaving two militants dead and the Chinese workers unharmed, police say. China’s Foreign Ministry said Monday it strongly condemned the attack, urging the Pakistani authorities to punish the perpetrators and ensure the safety of Chinese citizens. “China will continue to work with …

China helps Pakistan build defence infrastructure along LoC, says officials
1 year, 5 months ago

China helps Pakistan build defence infrastructure along LoC, says officials

India Today  

China has been helping the Pakistan Army build its defence infrastructure besides providing Unmanned Aerial and Combat Aerial Vehicles, setting up communication towers and laying underground cables along the Line of Control, officials said. This, according to the officials, is part of efforts to further shore up China's position as an all-weather friend of Pakistan while ensuring the safety of …

China Wary of CPEC Entering Afghanistan; Pak in No Position to Give Assurances, Say Sources
1 year, 7 months ago

China Wary of CPEC Entering Afghanistan; Pak in No Position to Give Assurances, Say Sources

News 18  

Beijing is wary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor entering volatile Afghanistan and is seeking assurances on security, which neither Kabul or Islamabad will be able to give, sources in the Indian security establishment told News18. Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks on Monday, a departure …

After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security
1 year, 7 months ago

After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani president on Friday assured Beijing’s top diplomat that his country will boost security for all Chinese nationals working on multi-billion dollar projects in cash-strapped Pakistan. China has been demanding more security from Pakistan for its nationals residing and working in the Islamic country since 2021, when a suicide bomber killed nine Chinese and four Pakistanis in …

China to ‘deepen and expand’ military ties with Pakistan
1 year, 7 months ago

China to ‘deepen and expand’ military ties with Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

The defence ministry makes the statement during the maiden visit of Pakistan army chief General Syed Asim Munir to Beijing. Islamabad, Pakistan – China says it will work with Pakistan’s military to “further deepen and expand” the two nations’ mutual interests and jointly protect regional peace and stability. A statement by the Chinese defence ministry on Wednesday said Zhang Youxia, …

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan

The Diplomat  

More than a year since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the country is now facing a new terrorist threat that is making it more risky and difficult for China to commit to the region. A new U.N. report on the threat posed by the group published in early February describes Islamic State Khorasan Province as effectively establishing itself as “the …

Balochistan, TTP, China: ChatGPT’s grim predictions on the next 10-15 years of Pakistan
1 year, 10 months ago

Balochistan, TTP, China: ChatGPT’s grim predictions on the next 10-15 years of Pakistan

Firstpost  

ChatGPT can be a proper fun programme to play with. We asked ChatGPT what it thinks will happen to Pakistan in the next 10-15 years, considering its economic and geopolitical climate. The following italicised portion of the article has been generated using ChatGPT, with the prompt “Write an article on what the next 10-15 years look like for Pakistan, given …

How Realistic Are China’s Plans to Expand CPEC to Afghanistan?
1 year, 11 months ago

How Realistic Are China’s Plans to Expand CPEC to Afghanistan?

The Diplomat  

In October this year, Islamabad played host to the 11th China-Pakistan Joint Cooperation Committee meeting to discuss the progress of projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. China would like to use the experience gained in Balochistan in Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, where Beijing plans to undertake similar mineral extraction projects. China already has much of this transport connectivity infrastructure …

Pakistan, China cannot justify oppression of Balochistan anymore: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan, China cannot justify oppression of Balochistan anymore: Report

Live Mint  

Pakistan and China are having a harder time defending the suppression of local dissent coming from the Baloch ethnic group in the Balochistan region, through which a significant portion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor passes, according to Geo-politik. By building modern transportation networks, many energy projects, and special economic zones, CPEC aims to quickly update Pakistan's necessary infrastructure and boost its …

Neighbourhood Watch: With Imran Khan Gone, Pakistan Is Back In US Lap. What This Means For India
2 years, 2 months ago

Neighbourhood Watch: With Imran Khan Gone, Pakistan Is Back In US Lap. What This Means For India

ABP News  

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Jawed Bajwa is set to demit office in a little more than one month from now. The all-powerful General has not only succeeded in securing a $450 million package deal to revive the combat potential of the Pakistan air force’s F-16 fighter fleet, he was also successful in getting the US to do …

'Upset' China Ready to Invest More in Pakistan But Has New Terms & Conditions: Sources - News18
2 years, 6 months ago

'Upset' China Ready to Invest More in Pakistan But Has New Terms & Conditions: Sources - News18

News 18  

China is unhappy with the civil-political administration and bureaucracy of Pakistan and the top brass needs to act collectively to address the concerns, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa informed the National Security Committee Meeting, sources have told CNN-News18. The sources added that the army chief briefed NSCM about his recent China visit and while Beijing is ready to …

Beijing Wants Pak To Strengthen Safety Of Chinese Expats But Many Leave; Balochis Remain To Pay The Price
2 years, 7 months ago

Beijing Wants Pak To Strengthen Safety Of Chinese Expats But Many Leave; Balochis Remain To Pay The Price

News 18  

The recent attack on Chinese citizens at the Confucius Institute in the university of Karachi earlier this week has put pressure on Shehbaz Sharif’s government to address the Balochistan issue. Sindhi and Baloch activists have expressed their anger towards the telecom companies working in that region while also protesting against projects under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor and Belt and …

'Strongly demand…': China wants Pak to address 'root causes' after Karachi blast
2 years, 7 months ago

'Strongly demand…': China wants Pak to address 'root causes' after Karachi blast

Hindustan Times  

China on Wednesday demanded Pakistan act with urgency against terror attacks on Chinese projects and personnel in the country and address the 'root cause of the problem'. The blast - claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army as the work of a female suicide bomber - occurred near a Chinese language centre at the university. READ: 'Severely punish…': China reacts after …

Ties with Pak 'Rock Solid'; Political Crisis Won't Affect Cooperation, CPEC Projects: China
2 years, 8 months ago

Ties with Pak 'Rock Solid'; Political Crisis Won't Affect Cooperation, CPEC Projects: China

News 18  

Asserting that its ties with Pakistan are unbreakable and rock solid, China on Wednesday said the raging political crisis in Islamabad will not affect the overall cooperation between the all-weather allies as well as the projects under the USD 60 billion CPEC. A wary China has been keeping a close watch on the recent rapid political developments in Pakistan, leading …

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' to resolve Kashmir issue: China after Xi-Imran Khan meeting
2 years, 10 months ago

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' to resolve Kashmir issue: China after Xi-Imran Khan meeting

India TV News  

Highlights China pledges closer cooperation with Pakistan under USD 60 billion CPEC investment programme China calls for resolving Kashmir issue properly and peacefully while opposing "unilateral actions" Pak PM Imran Khan held talks with top Chinese leadership, including President Xi Jinping China on Sunday pledged closer cooperation with Pakistan under the USD 60 billion CPEC investment programme and called for …

Imran Khan in Beijing: Pakistan PM meets Li Keqiang, State-owned firms
2 years, 10 months ago

Imran Khan in Beijing: Pakistan PM meets Li Keqiang, State-owned firms

Firstpost  

Imran assured the Chinese premier that Pakistan would continue to support and facilitate the Chinese companies for their expanded footprints in Pakistan Beijing, China: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held meetings with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and senior leadership of state-owned companies in China on 5 February, 2022, as Islamabad is finding out ways to overcome financial challenges. “Prime Minister …

Army Chief, commanders discuss security situation along China, Pakistan borders
3 years ago

Army Chief, commanders discuss security situation along China, Pakistan borders

India Today  

In their first meeting after the death of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a chopper crash, top Army brass led by chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane today discussed the security situation along the China and Pakistan border. The Army top leadership was briefed on the situation along the China border including the activities of the People’s Liberation …

For China, the return of the Taliban poses more risk than it does opportunity
3 years, 4 months ago

For China, the return of the Taliban poses more risk than it does opportunity

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Such arguments have only intensified following the high-profile meeting between Taliban leaders and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi last month, where Wang declared the Taliban would “play …

Pakistan’s foreign minister blames Afghanistan and India for suicide attack on Chinese workers
3 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan’s foreign minister blames Afghanistan and India for suicide attack on Chinese workers

CNN  

Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Pakistan’s foreign minister has accused India and Afghanistan of backing a suicide bombing which killed nine Chinese workers on July 14, and called for the remaining perpetrators to be handed over to Islamabad for trial. A spokeswoman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday that China appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to find those behind the …

Pakistan's 'Inadequate' PM Will Back China Till US Dollars Flow In: Uighurs Who?
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan's 'Inadequate' PM Will Back China Till US Dollars Flow In: Uighurs Who?

The Quint  

What we see in him, is that he nakedly swings back and forth between countries he thinks he can put his hands in the pockets of. When soon after assuming power Imran Khan went with General Bajwa and met with President Trump, the duo dumped China and CPEC and all work on it stopped—except on Facebook. And then came President …

‘Blacklist Pak, Keep China in Check’: Exiled Dissidents Urge FATF to Tighten Noose on Terror Financing
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Blacklist Pak, Keep China in Check’: Exiled Dissidents Urge FATF to Tighten Noose on Terror Financing

News 18  

Hours ahead of the Financial Action Task Force plenary, dissidents of Baloch, Pashtun, Uyghur, Tibet and Hong Kong origin organised a protest outside the FATF headquarters on Saturday, urging the international monitoring body to blacklist Pakistan and deliver on its mandate of stopping terror financing and sponsoring from Pakistan. China’s Role in Backing Pakistani Terrorism “China, a close strategic partner …

Pakistan, China together form potent threat: Army chief on national security challenges
3 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan, China together form potent threat: Army chief on national security challenges

India TV News  

Pakistan and China together form a potent threat to national security and their collusive approach towards India cannot be wished away, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Tuesday. The Chief of Army staff said he was hopeful that India and China will be able to reach an agreement for disengagement and de-escalation based on an approach of mutual and …

China Worried Afghanistan May Become Hotbed for Uighur Militants as US Plans to Pull Out More Troops
4 years, 1 month ago

China Worried Afghanistan May Become Hotbed for Uighur Militants as US Plans to Pull Out More Troops

News 18  

A wary China on Monday urged the US to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan in an orderly and responsible manner amidst increasing concern here that the war-torn country, which shares borders with the volatile Xinjiang province, could become a breeding ground for Uighur Muslim militants. China calls on foreign troops to leave Afghanistan in an orderly and responsible manner, give …

China's Diplomatic Prowess in Balochistan: A Silent Threat to the CPEC
6 years, 10 months ago

China's Diplomatic Prowess in Balochistan: A Silent Threat to the CPEC

India TV News  

China has been secretly wooing Baloch militants for over five years to secure CPEC projects in Pakistan. The talks have reportedly been ongoing despite India's strong objections to the route of the corridor, which passes through Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Chinese have been reportedly making progress, with some Pakistani officials welcoming the talks despite not knowing what was discussed. However, the …

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