Pakistan: Attacks, protests raise security concerns over China's investments in Balochistan

Quetta (Pakistan): Even as China tries to exploit Balochistan's natural resources through the CPEC, Baloch freedom fighters have carried out major attacks on Chinese officials in Pakistan's most impoverished province. Baloch civil rights groups have also conducted regular demonstrations against Chinese activities in Balochistan. These include a major sit-down protest near the entrance of the Gwadar port, which crippled operations at the CPEC showpiece for several days. The ongoing protests in Balochistan due to the loss of livelihood in the region and a repeated crackdown on the protesters has left the Chinese leadership worried, raising deep concerns about the security…