ISLAMABAD: China said it would work with Pakistan to protect safety and security of Chinese personnel and projects and institutions in Pakistan, following killing of two Chinese engineers claimed by banned outfit Baloch Liberation Army.

Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said she was not aware of reports that Pakistani authorities were seeking to curb movements of Chinese citizens during Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting next week because of security risk from militant groups targeting them.

Ning said this amid reports, citing three security officials and an internal security note, that Pakistani authorities had taken that decision. Police believe BLA, allegedly with assistance of hostile foreign intelligence agency, aimed to sabotage Pakistan-China relations by targeting Chinese nationals, among other objectives.

Security agencies informed police that BLA, through its spokesperson Jeeand Baloch, claimed responsibility for bombing.  Separatist group, believed to be supported by foreign intelligence agency, sought to undermine Pakistan-China relations, spread terrorism, destabilise Pakistan’s security and economy and achieve financial gains.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 11 2024

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