Sindh’s top cop reviews security measures for Chinese nationals in province

KARACHI: The inspector-general of police in Pakistan’s Sindh this week reviewed security measures for Chinese nationals in the province, a statement from police said, amid Pakistan’s push to enhance protection for foreigners in the country.
China is a major ally and investor in Pakistan but both separatist and religiously motivated militants have attacked Chinese projects in recent years, killing Chinese personnel.
The most recent attack targeting Chinese nationals took place in March when five Chinese workers were killed in a suicide bombing while they were on their way to a hydropower project funded by Beijing and being built in Dasu in the country’s northwest.
Pakistan has since then vowed to enhance the security of Chinese nationals in the country.
“Under the chairmanship of IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, measures regarding the security of Chinese residents, experts and staff involved with various government projects and multinational companies were reviewed and further instructions were issued,” a statement issued by Sindh Police said on Tuesday.
Memon told police officials it is the responsibility of the police’s Special Protection Unit to provide foolproof security to Chinese nationals in Karachi.
“He said relevant units and departments will ensure measures such as supplying additional personnel to the Special Protection Unit as soon as possible,” the statement said. 
The March blast was the third major attack in a little over a week on China’s interests in the South Asian nation, where Beijing has invested more than $65 billion in infrastructure, energy and other projects as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
China has repeatedly called on Pakistan to ensure its nationals in the South Asian country are kept safe from militant attacks.