China gets a dose of Pakistani terror industry
5 years, 10 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 separatist movement that has sought independence from the clutches of Punjabi-Pathan domination in the Pakistani “Miliestablishment” — the Chinese are further seen as the new exploiters of the abundant natural resources in Balochistan region. Even the Pakistani Navy has deployed “Task Force-88”, a dedicated naval detachment that works in conjunction with the land-based Special Security Division — equipped and financed by China itself for the “protection of associated sea lanes against both conventional and non-traditional threats”. Some parliamentarians have already called CPEC “another East India Company” that could make Pakistan a vassal nation, whereas the local fishermen communities around the Gwadar port are outraged over the curbs and discrimination enforced by the Chinese, who now officially own the port facilities.

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China may deploy troops in Pak amid attacks by Baloch insurgents: Sources
1 week, 2 days ago

China may deploy troops in Pak amid attacks by Baloch insurgents: Sources

India Today  

The escalating attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army have raised serious concerns for Pakistan, with its security forces struggling to contain the growing insurgency in the region. Under this arrangement, three private Chinese security firms - Dewe Security Frontier Service Group, China Overseas Security Group, and Huaxin Zhongshan Security Service-will now play a role in safeguarding Chinese nationals in Pakistan. …

Zardari in Beijing: Reaffirming China-Pakistan Ties Amid US Pressures
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Zardari in Beijing: Reaffirming China-Pakistan Ties Amid US Pressures

The Diplomat  

Amid the growing complexities in China-Pakistan relations, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to Beijing in early February was crucial for addressing mutual concerns and reinforcing the “ironclad” partnership between the two nations. Islamabad may have also requested Beijing’s patience regarding financial repayments and CPEC project delays, given Pakistan’s economic constraints and security challenges. While China reaffirmed its support for …

Security a must to tap full CPEC potential
1 month, 1 week ago

Security a must to tap full CPEC potential

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari visited China from Feb 4 to 8 especially to strengthen the China-Pakistan strategic partnership. Both China and Pakistan have reiterated their commitment to implement eight initiatives to foster collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative framework and work toward creating cooperative corridors that would help improve people's livelihoods, better protect the environment …

Security a must to tap full CPEC potential
1 month, 1 week ago

Security a must to tap full CPEC potential

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari visited China from Feb 4 to 8 especially to strengthen the China-Pakistan strategic partnership. Both China and Pakistan have reiterated their commitment to implement eight initiatives to foster collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative framework and work toward creating cooperative corridors that would help improve people's livelihoods, better protect the environment …

CPEC: How ‘all-weather’ China-Pakistan friendship faces most severe storm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CPEC: How ‘all-weather’ China-Pakistan friendship faces most severe storm

Firstpost  

As CPEC stagnates and Pakistan pivots towards the US, Beijing is caught in a strategic conundrum of whether to continue sinking investments into an unstable partner or recalibrate its regional approach As Pakistan's debt obligations towards China keep mounting and insurgent threats persist, Islamabad’s ability to maintain its sovereignty over critical assets like Gwadar is increasingly in question. The Chinese …

Pakistan’s president says extremist attacks won’t end friendship with China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s president says extremist attacks won’t end friendship with China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari said Wednesday that his country’s friendship with China has “gone through ups and downs” but it won’t be broken down by extremist attacks that have killed Chinese nationals. “No matter how many terrors, how many issues crop up in the world, I will stand, Pakistan people will stand, with the people of China.” …

5 things about China-Pakistan ties as Zardari visits Beijing on Tuesday on 5-day tour
1 month, 3 weeks ago

5 things about China-Pakistan ties as Zardari visits Beijing on Tuesday on 5-day tour

Firstpost  

The ”discussions between leaders will encompass the full spectrum of Pakistan-China relations, with a particular focus on economic and trade cooperation; counter-terrorism and security collaboration, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and future connectivity initiatives High-level Meetings with Chinese Leaders President Asif Ali Zardari will travel to China on Tuesday on a five-day state visit during which he will discuss a broad spectrum …

How Pakistan and Central Asia is helping China beat West's sanctions over Xinjiang
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Pakistan PM approves military operation against separatists following surge in violence in southwest
4 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan PM approves military operation against separatists following surge in violence in southwest

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Prime Minister on Tuesday approved a long-awaited “comprehensive military operation” against separatist groups in the restive southwest, more than a week after an outlawed group killed 26 people in a suicide bombing at a train station, officials said. The office blamed the groups for “targeting innocent civilians and foreign nationals to scuttle Pakistan’s economic progress by creating …

How attacks on Chinese working for CPEC projects dent China-Pakistan ties
4 months, 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’ …

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 …

Rise in violence against Chinese nationals in Pakistan threatens China's 'Silk Road' vision
5 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, …

Why Chinese workers are under attack from Baloch militants in Afghanistan and Pakistan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Chinese workers are under attack from Baloch militants in Afghanistan and Pakistan

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. “Sunday night’s attack is part of a larger pattern …

Two killed in ‘terror attack’ on Chinese convoy at Pakistan’s largest airport
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Two killed in ‘terror attack’ on Chinese convoy at Pakistan’s largest airport

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 Two Chinese workers were killed …

As Pakistan launches its latest counter-terror operation, Islamabad cannot have double standards while dealing with extremism
8 months, 3 weeks ago

As Pakistan launches its latest counter-terror operation, Islamabad cannot have double standards while dealing with extremism

Firstpost  

Pakistan cannot continue to nurture those terror groups that operate in its east while targeting those operational in its west Despite earlier operations, the menace of terrorism has persisted, presenting a challenge to Pakistan’s security. As per the annual security report of the Centre for Research and Security Studies, Pakistan “witnessed 1,524 violence-related fatalities and 1,463 injuries from 789 terror …

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

CPEC: No free lunches for Pakistan
9 months, 3 weeks ago

CPEC: No free lunches for Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

It’s like watching a very bad sequel to Star Wars. The announcement from the Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office on the forthcoming visit of Shehbaz Sharif to China for the ‘launch’ of the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, was less than enthusiastic, mentioning June 4 as a possible date that could be ‘slightly changed’. China is doing a …

China dictates Pakistani Military to launch operations against terrorists?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

China dictates Pakistani Military to launch operations against terrorists?

Op India  

Following the death of its five Chinese Engineers in an attack in March this year and similar casualties in earlier attacks, China has been mounting pressure on Pakistan to accept its humiliating demands. According to reports, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister, Sun Weidong held a meeting with Pakistani officials ahead of Pakistani PM’s five-day visit to China. In a press release, …

Sharif’s Beijing trip: Can China-Pakistan Economic Corridor be revived?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharif’s Beijing trip: Can China-Pakistan Economic Corridor be revived?

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to fly to China on June 4 for a five-day trip that will see him engage with Beijing’s top leadership, at a time when Islamabad has come to increasingly rely on its alliance with the world’s second-largest economy. As Pakistan looks to similarly kick-start its economy from the doldrums, amid …

China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks
10 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 …

CPEC security key to Sino-Pakistani ironclad relations
10 months, 1 week ago

CPEC security key to Sino-Pakistani ironclad relations

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY While the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects have yielded tangible benefits for the local economy and its people, recent attacks targeting the CPEC should serve as a cause for serious concern. In the context of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and its extraordinary importance for Balochistan, Gwadar in particular, and Chinese nationals working on projects there, it would not …

Rough Times in the China-Pakistan ‘All Weather’ Relationship
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rough Times in the China-Pakistan ‘All Weather’ Relationship

The Diplomat  

As Pakistan steps up efforts to woo its closest allies into making a new round of investment in the country, it may find it difficult to convince China amid mounting security and trust concerns. The CPEC project, which included electric power plants, increased Pakistan’s transmission network’s length by around 1,000 kilometers and added an estimated 6,000 megawatts to the country’s …

Pakistan’s military says March attack that killed Chinese engineers was planned in Afghanistan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s military says March attack that killed Chinese engineers was planned in Afghanistan

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s military on Tuesday said a suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver in March was planned in neighboring Afghanistan and that the bomber was an Afghan citizen. Sharif said the attack that killed the Chinese engineers, who were working on Pakistan’s biggest Dasu Dam, was an attempt to harm the friendship between Pakistan …

Pakistan imposes restrictions on movement of Chinese nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after recent attack
10 months, 3 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 …

Bodies of five Chinese personnel killed in terrorist attack in Pakistan flown on Pak military plane to Wuhan
11 months, 3 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 …

March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests
11 months, 3 weeks ago

March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests

Al Jazeera  

Attacks on strategic facilities linked to China surge, as the killings of Chinese nationals test Pakistan’s new government. That pattern has prompted concerns within Pakistan’s security establishment, which believes that attacks on the Chinese in Pakistan is part of a “larger plan” to hurt the economic interests of the country, as well as sabotage ties between the countries, said Iftikhar …

China's hypocrisy on terrorism: How it has been protecting Pakistani terrorists against UN sanctions
11 months, 3 weeks ago

China's hypocrisy on terrorism: How it has been protecting Pakistani terrorists against UN sanctions

Op India  

On Tuesday, March 26, 5 Chinese citizens were killed in a suicide bombing attack in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan along with their Pakistani driver. ‘Pakistan is the world’s factory of terrorism, they run it like an industry’ Just this week, India’s EAM Dr S Jaishankar stated in Singapore that Pakistan uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft. "EAM …

Pakistan steps up security for Chinese workers after bombing
1 year 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
1 year 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 …

5 Chinese among 6 killed in suicide attack in northwest Pakistan
1 year ago

5 Chinese among 6 killed in suicide attack in northwest Pakistan

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad, Mar 26 At least five Chinese nationals were among the six persons killed on Tuesday when an explosives-packed vehicle rammed into their bus in Pakistan's troubled province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said, in the second suicide attack on the personnel working on the China-backed hydropower project since 2021. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the attack was “orchestrated by the enemies …

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

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

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

Associated Press  

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle Tuesday, killing five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver, police and government officials said. Tuesday’s attack came less than a week after Pakistani security forces killed eight Baluchistan Liberation Army militants who opened fire on a convoy carrying Chinese citizens outside the Chinese-funded Gwadar …

Five Chinese nationals among six killed in suicide bomb attack in Pakistan
1 year ago

Five Chinese nationals among six killed in suicide bomb attack in Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

Attacker rams explosives-laden vehicle into convoy of Chinese engineers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hours after Baloch rebels attacked a naval base. Islamabad, Pakistan – Five Chinese nationals and a Pakistani driver have been killed after a suicide attacker rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into their convoy near Besham city in northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. “Our rescue team has successfully retrieved bodies …

China condemns attack on Gwadar Port wherein Beijing vowed to build a world-class port in Pakistan
1 year ago

China condemns attack on Gwadar Port wherein Beijing vowed to build a world-class port in Pakistan

India TV News  

Beijing: China on Thursday condemned the Baloch militants' attack on Pakistan's Gwadar Port, which is part of the multi-billion dollar CPEC, saying Beijing firmly backs Islamabad’s efforts to fight terrorism and defend national security. Two soldiers of the Pakistani Army were killed and eight Baloch militants were "sent to hell" when security personnel foiled an attempt by heavily armed Baloch …

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 …

Pakistan's Gwadar Port attacked after armed assailants enter complex, eight terrorists dead
1 year ago

Pakistan's Gwadar Port attacked after armed assailants enter complex, eight terrorists dead

India TV News  

Pakistan: At least eight terrorists were killed in Pakistan's Gwadar Port attack after some heavily armed assailants forcibly entered the complex on Wednesday. A gunfire erupted after armed Baloch militants forcibly entered the Gwadar Port Authority Complex and opened fire while multiple explosions were also reported in the area in Pakistan's troubled Balochistan province, a media report said. The latest …

Pakistan’s Gwadar port attacked, eight armed fighters killed
1 year ago

Pakistan’s Gwadar port attacked, eight armed fighters killed

Al Jazeera  

Security forces fought for two hours before the attackers were killed, at a facility that is a showpiece project and is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan’s security forces foiled a major attack in Gwadar, a port city in the southwestern province of Balochistan, when eight armed fighters were killed on Wednesday when they tried to …

Pakistan sees massive 80% rise in terror attacks in 2023, averaging one attack after every 14 hours
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan sees massive 80% rise in terror attacks in 2023, averaging one attack after every 14 hours

Firstpost  

Pakistan experienced a disconcerting year with an unprecedented surge in terror attacks, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. In 2023 alone, the country witnessed 645 terror attacks, resulting in 976 deaths and 1,354 injuries – equating to an attack approximately every 14 hours. The Islamabad-based think tank, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, emphasized …

Pakistan and China: CPEC’s journey from glittering ambition to virtual stall
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan and China: CPEC’s journey from glittering ambition to virtual stall

The Hindu  

The story so far: Seeking urgent funds to the tune of $65 billion via infrastructure investment, Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar,on October 20, completed a five-day trip to Beijing. The main project was establishing the corridor connecting Pakistan’s Gwadar port in Balochistan to China’s Kashgar in south-western Xinjiang region. Moreover, Gwadar port has been leased to the China …

Amid frequent violent attacks on its citizens, what the future holds for China’s Balochistan plans
1 year, 6 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, 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 …

Pakistani Security Forces Kill 2 Militants After Attack on Chinese Convoy in Balochistan
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistani Security Forces Kill 2 Militants After Attack on Chinese Convoy in Balochistan

News 18  

Two separatist militants were killed Sunday when they attacked a convoy carrying Chinese workers to a Beijing-financed port project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials said. The Balochistan Liberation Army said Sunday two of its fighters died in a “self-sacrificing” attack on a convoy going to Gwadar port in Pakistan’s southwest. China’s consulate in Karachi said it had asked Pakistan to …

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: China’s engineers attacked by Balochistan Liberation Army near Gwadar
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan: China’s engineers attacked by Balochistan Liberation Army near Gwadar

Live Mint  

A convoy of Chinese engineers working on the Beijing-financed Gwadar Port in Pakistan were attacked by the militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army, the news agency Associated Press reported on Sunday. The report said that Pakistan security agencies have confirmed an attack on a convoy carrying Chinese engineers, but there was no confirmation from the officials in the Pakistan government. …

Pakistan: 2 terrorist killed after Chinese convoy attacked in Balochistan
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan: 2 terrorist killed after Chinese convoy attacked in Balochistan

India TV News  

A Chinese convoy carrying 23 engineers was attacked in the Gwadar area of Pakistan's Balochistan on Sunday, reported news agency ANI. However, Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti, a senator and former provincial interior minister took to X and wrote, "I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack on Chinese workers convoy in Gwadar. While Pakistani officials tried to downplay the Gwadar attack as …

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 …

China helps Pakistan build defence infrastructure along LoC, says officials
1 year, 9 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 …

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism

News 18  

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to forge closer economic ties by extending the Beijing-backed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan to fully harness the country’s potential as a hub for regional connectivity. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held the 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, …

China Wary of CPEC Entering Afghanistan; Pak in No Position to Give Assurances, Say Sources
1 year, 10 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 …

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues

News 18  

Pakistan faced criticism from both Taliban-led Afghanistan and China during the recently concluded China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held in Islamabad. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang and Taliban-led government appointed acting foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. General Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the China-Pakistan strategic relationship and also pledged full support …

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