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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87153, member: 27"]
A new security force just signaled how far Islamabad is bending to shield Chinese nationals as militant violence keeps targeting Beijing-linked projects.

Special unit for Chinese citizens
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[*]Mohsin Naqvi announced a force dedicated to Chinese protection in January 2026.
[*]The move followed repeated assaults on Chinese workers and infrastructure.
[*]The Diplomat framed it as Islamabad prioritizing Beijing's interests.
[*]Pakistan appears eager to reassure its largest backer.
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Militant threats and regional spillover
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[*]Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan targeted projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
[*]Balochistan Liberation Army struck sites in Balochistan.
[*]Attacks have also risen in Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
[*]Islamic State Khorasan Province cited Xinjiang grievances for targeting Chinese nationals.
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China expanding leverage
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[*]Beijing has pushed for stronger security guarantees from Pakistan.
[*]Reports say China proposed deploying its own armed personnel.
[*]A permanent presence in Gwadar was reportedly suggested.
[*]Islamabad has shown reluctance over sovereignty concerns.
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Security strain inside Pakistan
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[*]A January 31 assault by the BLA killed dozens in Balochistan.
[*]Coordinated bombings and shootings hit police and military personnel.
[*]Analysts say Pakistan's internal weaknesses are increasingly exposed.
[*]Chinese projects remain high-profile targets across the region.
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