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Pak: Restrictions imposed on movement of Chinese nationals sans armoured vehicles

By ANI | Updated: May 3, 2024 02:40 IST

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], May 3 : The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has implemented measures requiring Chinese citizens to travel ...

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], May 3 : The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has implemented measures requiring Chinese citizens to travel with armoured vehicles while in the region, Dawn reported.

This decision was disclosed by a senior police official during a meeting held on Wednesday.

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.

During the discussions, emphasis was placed on ensuring stringent security measures to protect the lives of those involved in critical infrastructure projects, Dawn reported.

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. He emphasised that residential colonies housing Chinese engineers and workers would have boundary walls of no less than eight feet in height, potentially topped with barbed wire for added protection.

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.

Following the attack, security concerns have been elevated, prompting authorities to take proactive steps to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of foreign nationals.

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