Pakistan imposes restrictions on movement of Chinese nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after recent attack
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan imposes restrictions on movement of Chinese nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after recent attack

The Hindu  

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in Pakistan has implemented measures requiring Chinese citizens to travel with armoured vehicles while in the region, Dawn reported. Deputy Inspector General of Police in Hazara range, Tahir Ayub Khan, stated, “As we’re adopting all possible measures for the safety of Chinese nationals, they shouldn’t travel in the province without armoured vehicles in line with the government’s directions.” The meeting, which convened to discuss security arrangements for the Suki Kinari hydropower project in the Malkandi area of Kaghan Valley, brought together key stakeholders including security personnel, Chinese engineers, and project managers. Inspecting the sites of the Suki Kinari and Balakot hydropower projects, DIG Tahir Ayub Khan reiterated the government's stance on maintaining high standards of security. The heightened security measures come in the wake of a recent incident wherein a convoy of Chinese engineers working on the Dasu hydropower project in Shangla district was targeted in a suicide attack, resulting in casualties.

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

Shehbaz Sharif summoned to Chinese embassy after another attack on China's citizens
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif summoned to Chinese embassy after another attack on China's citizens

Op India  

In a second instance this year, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ‘visited’ the Chinese embassy on Wednesday to condemn the fire incident in Karachi wherein two Chinese nationals were injured. China demands ‘better’ security, miffed over Pakistan’s failure to prevent attacks Last month, Pakistan stated in a joint statement with China that it had committed to boost security for Chinese …

Pakistan bars movement of Chinese nationals without armoured vehicles
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan bars movement of Chinese nationals without armoured vehicles

Hindustan Times  

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has prohibited Chinese nationals from traveling within the province unless they are accompanied by armored vehicles, a senior police official stated on Wednesday. Speaking to Dawn News, Hazara range deputy inspector general of police Tahir Ayub Khan said, “As we’re adopting all possible measures for the safety of Chinese nationals, they shouldn’t travel in the province …

Pakistan: Chinese nationals get 'resentful' on following security protocols, says Maryam Nawaz
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Chinese nationals get 'resentful' on following security protocols, says Maryam Nawaz

India TV News  

Lahore: Pakistan's Punjab province Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday said Chinese nationals get "resentful" when they are asked to follow protocols in the country and said they don't want to follow discipline. Pakistan to provide foolproof security to Chinese nationals Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed all the security agencies to ensure fool-proof security arrangements …

Bodies of five Chinese personnel killed in terrorist attack in Pakistan flown on Pak military plane to Wuhan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bodies of five Chinese personnel killed in terrorist attack in Pakistan flown on Pak military plane to Wuhan

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, The bodies of five Chinese personnel who were killed in a suicide bomb attack in Pakistan have been flown to Wuhan on a special Pakistani military plane on Monday as Beijing planned to step up security measures to protect hundreds of its workers employed in CPEC projects amid increasing attacks by militants. HT Image On March 26, five Chinese …

Pakistan steps up security for Chinese workers after bombing
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan steps up security for Chinese workers after bombing

The Hindu  

Pakistan ramped up security guarding Chinese engineers building Beijing-linked projects in the nation's northwest, an official said on March 27, a day after five workers were killed in a suicide bombing. The five Chinese engineers — plus their Pakistani driver — were killed while travelling between Islamabad and a hydroelectric dam construction site in Dasu, in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. …

Ramping up the fight against terror: China Daily editorial
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ramping up the fight against terror: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Security personnel inspect the site of a suicide attack near Besham city in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan on March 26. They have claimed responsibility for previous such terrorist attacks, including the one in July 2021, in which at least 13 people, including nine Chinese nationals, were killed when a suicide bomber detonated his vehicle near …

Pakistani police say 5 Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide attack
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani police say 5 Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide attack

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A suicide bomber in northwest …

Chinese firm lays off workers, halts operations in Pakistan after suicide attack
1 year ago

Chinese firm lays off workers, halts operations in Pakistan after suicide attack

Op India  

Following a tragic suicide bombing that killed five Chinese nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a Chinese company halted its civil construction operation, laying off hundreds of employees at a hydropower project in Pakistan. The Dasu hydroelectric project, where the tragic attack occurred, is located around 300 kilometres north of Islamabad and is being developed by China Gezhouba with World Bank …

Terror attack in Pakistan slammed
1 year, 7 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 …

Chinese engineers' convoy attacked in Balochistan's Gwadar with IED
1 year, 7 months ago

Chinese engineers' convoy attacked in Balochistan's Gwadar with IED

Hindustan Times  

A convoy of Chinese engineers was attacked in Gwadar in Pakistan's Balochistan on Sunday, the Global Times has learned. Last week, at least seven people, including a chairman of a Union Council, were killed in a landmine blast targeting a vehicle in Balochistan’s Panjgur district. The attack occurred near the Gwadar police station in Balochistan when the convoy carrying 23 …

Pakistan security forces kill two after attack on Chinese convoy
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan security forces kill two after attack on Chinese convoy

Al Jazeera  

The separatist Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on a convoy of Chinese workers near Gawadar. The separatist Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on vehicles carrying Chinese engineers in the southern coastal city of Gawadar, where China is building a seaport. China’s state-run newspaper Global Times also confirmed the attack, saying, “the convoy of three …

Pakistani militants attack convoy of Chinese engineers
1 year, 7 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 …

After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security
1 year, 10 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 …

Pakistan Tells Chinese Nationals To Hire Own Security As Terror Incidents Rise
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan Tells Chinese Nationals To Hire Own Security As Terror Incidents Rise

ABP News  

In the wake of a rise in terrorism-related incidents in the country, the home department of Punjab government in Pakistan is reported to have asked Chinese nationals residing and working with private companies in the province to secure protection from A-category private security companies. Quoting SPU DIG Agha Yousuf, Dawn said the security of Chinese nationals who are working on …

All Chinese CPEC workers in Pakistan to move in bullet-proof cars: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

All Chinese CPEC workers in Pakistan to move in bullet-proof cars: Report

India TV News  

All Chinese CPEC workers in Pakistan to move in bullet-proof cars: Report President Xi last week had expressed "deep concern" over the security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan on the CPEC projects and sought "reliable and safe environment" for them. Highlights The move has been taken to protect Chinese CPEC workers from terrorist attacks CPEC links Pakistan's Gwadar port …

China concerned over attacks on its citizens in Pakistan, holds high-level meeting with Bajwa
2 years, 9 months ago

China concerned over attacks on its citizens in Pakistan, holds high-level meeting with Bajwa

Op India  

According to reports, Beijing on Sunday requested Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to take appropriate actions to avoid attacks on Chinese people working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor facilities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The security of the Chinese people was discussed during a meeting of senior officials from Pakistan and China. The Chinese requests came after reports of ongoing …

Chinese Firms Warn Pakistan Of Shutting Power Plants This Month If Dues Of $1.59 Bn Not Paid
2 years, 10 months ago

Chinese Firms Warn Pakistan Of Shutting Power Plants This Month If Dues Of $1.59 Bn Not Paid

ABP News  

New Delhi: More than two dozen Chinese companies operating in Pakistan have said they will shut down their power plants in the country this month if payments towards $1.59 billion dues were not made upfront. This was conveyed to the Pakistan government Monday when Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal met over 30 Chinese companies operating in the country, …

Karachi University blast: China asks Pakistan to scale up security for its citizens
2 years, 10 months ago

Karachi University blast: China asks Pakistan to scale up security for its citizens

The Hindu  

China on Wednesday called on Pakistan to “resolutely crack down” on terror outfits in the wake of a suicide attack in Karachi on Tuesday that killed three Chinese teachers and one Pakistani national. The Chinese Foreign Ministry in a statement said China “strongly condemns and expresses great indignation over this major terrorist attack, conveys deep condolences to the victims and …

'Strongly demand…': China wants Pak to address 'root causes' after Karachi blast
2 years, 10 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 …

China Condemns Suicide Attack on Its Nationals in Gwadar, Asks Pak to Take Effective Measures
3 years, 7 months ago

China Condemns Suicide Attack on Its Nationals in Gwadar, Asks Pak to Take Effective Measures

News 18  

China on Saturday asked Pakistan to take effective measures and overhaul the security mechanism to forestall attacks on its nationals working on various projects after a suicide bomber attacked a convoy of Chinese nationals in the restive Balochistan province in the second such attack in over a month. The Chinese embassy here in a statement strongly condemned Friday’s suicide attack …

Nine Chinese engineers among 13 killed in 'attack' on bus in northwest Pakistan
3 years, 8 months ago

Nine Chinese engineers among 13 killed in 'attack' on bus in northwest Pakistan

Firstpost  

The incident occurred in Dasu area of Upper Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where Chinese engineers and construction workers are helping Pakistan build a dam which is part of CPEC Peshawar/Beijing: Nine Chinese engineers were among 13 people killed on Wednesday when a bus carrying construction workers in northwest Pakistan’s mountainous region was “attacked”, according to officials and eyewitnesses. …

China gets a dose of Pakistani terror industry
5 years, 9 months ago

China gets a dose of Pakistani terror industry

Deccan Chronicle  

In the last six months, the Chinese workers and assets deployed in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor have been attacked at least four times. Last month a convoy of 22 vehicles ferrying Chinese engineers was attacked by the Baloch Liberation Army, whereas last week, a luxury hotel at the epicentre of the CPEC imperatives i.e. Besides the historical and homegrown Baloch …

Chinese engineer survives roadside bombing in Pakistan
8 years, 3 months ago

Chinese engineer survives roadside bombing in Pakistan

India TV News  

A Chinese engineer working on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor on Wednesday escaped an attempt on his life when his vehicle was targeted by a bomb planted on a motorbike in Pakistan’s Sindh province, police said. “Unknown accused attacked a Chinese engineer’s vehicle near Rohri but he was unhurt,” Superintendent of Police Special Branch Masood Mahar said. The attack on the Chinese …

‘Opposition forces’ using “extreme means” to thwart CPEC: China daily
8 years, 9 months ago

‘Opposition forces’ using “extreme means” to thwart CPEC: China daily

The Hindu  

Pakistan should provide enhanced security to Chinese nationals working for the $46-billion China-Pakistan economic corridor as the country’s domestic and foreign opposition groups are using “extreme means” to sabotage the ambitious project, a state-run Chinese daily said on Monday. Noting that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has already achieved progress with various infrastructure projects funded by China, the state-run Global Times in …

3 people including Chinese engineer injured in Pakistan blast
8 years, 9 months ago

3 people including Chinese engineer injured in Pakistan blast

India TV News  

Karachi: A Chinese engineer was among the three people injured on Monday when suspected militants triggered a remote-controlled explosion in this Pakistani city, with pamphlets recovered from the site denouncing “foreign control” over Sindh’s natural resources. Hundreds of Chinese workers and engineers are engaged in different development projects in Pakistan including the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor launched last year …

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