A recent suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan left five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver dead as they were on their way to the Dasu Dam, a key hydropower project in the region. The attack, which took place in Shangla, has raised concerns about the safety of Chinese nationals working on projects related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Security forces have launched a search in the area for any possible accomplices involved in the attack. While no group has claimed responsibility, suspicion has fallen on Baluch separatists. This incident comes just days after security forces killed eight militants from the Baluchistan Liberation Army who had targeted a convoy carrying Chinese citizens.
Leaders in Pakistan have strongly condemned the bombing and have promised to conduct a thorough investigation. Thousands of Chinese nationals work on various CPEC-related projects in the region, which is seen as a key component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative aimed at linking China to Asia.
The attack on Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects is not an isolated incident, as there have been previous attacks on Chinese laborers in Pakistan. This has prompted heightened security measures in the area to ensure the safety of those working on these important infrastructure projects.
The Bib Theorists will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the investigation into this tragic attack.
