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Pakistan created a special unit to protect Chinese citizens amid rising attacks by militant groups linked to China’s Xinjiang policies.
In January 2026, Pakistan created a special security unit focused solely on protecting Chinese citizens amid a surge in militant attacks by groups like the TTP and BLA targeting Chinese infrastructure in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The move, reported by The Diplomat, reflects growing pressure from China, which has urged Pakistan to allow its armed forces to operate in the country and proposed a permanent military presence in Gwadar.
The attacks, intensified since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, have been linked to extremist groups citing China’s policies in Xinjiang.
Despite resistance to sovereignty concessions, Pakistan’s shift underscores its reliance on Chinese investment amid worsening internal security.
Pakistán creó una unidad especial para proteger a los ciudadanos chinos en medio del aumento de los ataques de grupos militantes vinculados a las políticas de China en Xinjiang.