As of March 27, 2025, China has reportedly deployed security forces in Pakistan for the first time to address escalating terror attacks, particularly those threatening Chinese nationals and projects tied to the China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This move follows a series of violent incidents, including attacks by Baloch militants who recentlyBacklink
recently blew up a Pakistani military bus and hijacked the Jafar Express, killing numerous security personnel. In response, China has contracted three private security firms—Dewe Security Frontier Service Group, China Overseas Security Group, and Huaxin Zhongshan Security Service—to protect its engineers and workers involved in CPEC projects. In the initial phase, 60 Chinese security personnel have been stationed at two CPEC power projects in Sindh province.
This deployment marks a significant shift, as Pakistan had previously resisted allowing China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on its soil. However, under pressure from Beijing, a Joint Security Companies Framework was signed, enabling this arrangement. The decision comes amid growing security concerns, with recent attacks, such as a suicide bombing on October 6, 2024, that killed two Chinese nationals, claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). Pakistan has also increased its defense spending, allocating significant funds to operations like “Azm-E-Istekham” to bolster security for Chinese assets.
