Now China has also started worrying about its security in Pakistan.
This is the reason why Chinese contractors have stopped construction on Dasu and Diamer Bhasha dam projects in Pakistan.
This week a suicide bomber attacked a vehicle carrying Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver.
Six people died in this. After this the Chinese company decided to stop the construction work. Let us tell you that about 1250 Chinese citizens work in Pakistan on various projects.
Since the deterioration in relations with India, if there is one staunch regional ally of Pakistan, it is China. It has played an important role in Pakistan’s economic development with large-scale investments under the Belt and Road Initiative.
However, the attack has raised security concerns for Chinese nationals working on infrastructure projects in Pakistan.
China considers the security of its citizens a top priority and any harm to them creates tension in bilateral relations. Let us also tell you that such attacks can affect the Belt and Road Initiative projects in Pakistan.
Pakistan accused Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed concern over Afghanistan’s lack of progress in combating terrorism within its borders.
He has highlighted the need for more stringent border controls by the Taliban government to reduce threats to Pakistan.
Asif said, “In view of the increase in terrorist incidents, there is a need for massive changes on the border. Afghanistan is the source of terrorism in Pakistan. Despite our efforts, Kabul is not making any progress in this direction.”
There have been many terrorist attacks in Pakistan recently. He holds Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) responsible for some of this. Let us tell you that TTP is a part of the Afghan Taliban.