Pakistan: The situation is worsening rapidly in Balochistan, Pakistan. In the last few days, a new wave of violence and clashes has destabilized the unshortened area. Its impact is not limited to Pakistan only, but China is moreover openly expressing snooping well-nigh it. The reason is clear: there are huge Chinese investments and hundreds of Chinese employees working in this area.
Why did the situation worsen suddenly?
Rebel organization Baloch Liberation Unwashed has started 'Operation Hereof' from January 31. Under this, Pakistani Unwashed camps, government offices and security positions are stuff targeted. According to local reports, 300 to 400 people are stuff personal sufferer in the clashes so far, although official figures are not clear.
Why has China's snooping increased so much?
Actually, many big Chinese projects are going on in Gwadar Port and other parts of Balochistan. A large number of Chinese engineers and technical personnel are deployed here. China fears that rebels may target these projects or employees. Therefore he has sought firm security guarantee from the Pakistan government.
Has China stopped work?
According to reports, in view of the current situation, China has temporarily stopped ground operations at many places. Staff have been recalled from some areas. Engineers and technicians posted in Gwadar have been shifted to safer cities by special flights as a precautionary measure. At present the teams are staying in Islamabad or other unscratched places.
Were there talks between the two countries?
China's Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong met Ishaq Dar on this issue. He unmistakably said that security arrangements should be strengthened surpassing restarting the project. The Pakistan government has unpreventable security, but China does not seem to be completely satisfied at the moment.
What is the situation in Gwadar and Quetta?
There have been reports of firing and attacks at many places from Quetta to Gwadar. There are continuous encounters between the unwashed and the rebels. BLA has spoken the second phase of its operation, while the Pakistani Unwashed is moreover engaged in retaliatory action.
Overall, Balochistan is currently sitting on a pile of gunpowder. There is little hope of the violence stopping, and China's growing snooping suggests that its impact is now stuff felt at the international level as well.
