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Pakistan Announces Special Unit to Protect Chinese Nationals After Balochistan Attacks

Beijing condemned the violence, pledging closer counter-terrorism coordination with Islamabad.

Overview

  • Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced a Special Protection Unit dedicated to safeguarding Chinese citizens and projects following recent attacks in Balochistan.
  • Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong expressed full solidarity with Pakistan and condemned strikes that targeted civilians and security forces.
  • Pakistan and China agreed to deepen counter-terrorism cooperation, including expanded intelligence sharing and collaboration on cybercrime.
  • Naqvi described the Balochistan assaults as organised and premeditated and said security forces responded swiftly and effectively.
  • Pakistan signalled plans to integrate modern Chinese technology and equipment into future counter-terrorism operations, with senior officials from both sides attending the Islamabad meeting.