Shahbaz assures China that we will leave no stone unturned in security – this is our commitment towards you

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the government will leave no stone unturned to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan. According to Radio Pakistan, he made the remarks while talking to engineers of a Chinese company working on the dam project at Dasu in Upper Kohistan. The Prime Minister was also accompanied by Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zedong. The visit comes days after five Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver were killed in a suicide bombing on March 26 while traveling between Islamabad and a hydroelectric dam construction site at Dasu in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The bus was attacked in Bisham town of Shangla district of KP.

The Bisham attack was part of a series of attacks specifically targeting Chinese interests in a span of a few days, including previous incidents at the Gwadar Port Authority Complex and Turbat naval base, both of which are integral parts of CPEC. These consecutive attacks underlined the growing security challenges facing Chinese projects and personnel in Pakistan. The Bisham attack had prompted China to demand a thorough investigation into the deadly blast and the safety of its citizens. In response, Islamabad announced a swift investigation to hold the perpetrators and accomplices accountable.

Speaking in Dasu, the Prime Minister said, I want to assure you that the Government of Pakistan will leave no stone unturned, leave no opportunity to ensure that you get the best possible security for your families and yourselves and nothing will stop you from doing so. Left to chance. He said he knew his words would be tested but assured them they were our commitment to you.