August 5 – Chinese nationals security government’s top priority, says Mohsin Naqvi in a meeting with delegation of Chinese business community led by Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that starting August 14, online visas will be available to Chinese citizens. This change aims to simplify travel for Chinese businesspersons and boost their business interests in Pakistan.
In response to a severe economic crisis and the need for international financial aid, Islamabad has been implementing policies to ease business operations for foreign investors. Last month, Pakistan expanded its visa policy, increasing the number of visa-free countries to 126 as part of its efforts to strengthen economic ties and stabilize its economy.
Naqvi made the announcement while addressing a Chinese business delegation led by Consul General Zhao Shiren in Lahore, emphasizing that online visas would facilitate easier travel for Chinese businesspeople.
The meeting also covered security concerns for Chinese nationals in Pakistan, who have been targeted in recent attacks. The latest incident occurred on March 26, when five Chinese workers were killed in a suicide attack by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) while traveling to the Dasu hydropower project.
Naqvi assured that the safety of Chinese citizens is a top priority and that security measures and facilities will be enhanced for their protection. He mentioned that standard operating procedures (SOPs) for their security have been established.
The meeting was attended by Punjab and federal government officials and highlighted the strong alliance between China and Pakistan. China has committed over $65 billion to infrastructure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and has provided financial support, including a two-year rollover on a $2.4 billion loan last July, to help Pakistan address its balance-of-payments crisis.
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