China has quickly closed down the consular part of its embassy in Pakistan days after advising Chinese language residents to stay cautious as a result of deteriorating safety state of affairs. Nevertheless, China cited ‘technical points’ for the closing of the consular part. 

The embassy, nevertheless, didn’t present a lot details about what this ‘technical problem’ is or the timeline of the closure. It had introduced it on its web site. 

“As a result of technical points, the consular part of the Chinese language Embassy in Islamabad can be quickly closed from February 13, 2023, till additional discover,” the web site’s message acknowledged.

This comes after the Chinese language authorities suggested Chinese language residents to be cautious in Pakistan. It alerted its residents and acknowledged that they may be in danger as a result of deteriorating safety state of affairs. Pakistan has seen a rise in terror assaults since final yr. Final yr a feminine suicide bomber killed three Chinese language lecturers in Karachi together with their native driver. 

The Pakistani Taliban group referred to as off a truce with the Pakistani authorities. 

Chinese language nationals who labored on the formidable China-Pakistan Financial Hall (CPEC) have confronted a number of assaults from numerous terrorist teams within the nation. The $65-billion CPEC is a community of roads, railways, pipelines, and ports in Pakistan connecting China to the Arabian Sea.

In the meantime, the Belt and Street infrastructure initiative is predicted to assist Pakistan modernise its economic system. 

It should be talked about that China is Pakistan’s most vital companion, and the latter’s monetary survival largely depends upon the previous.  

(With PTI inputs)

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