Security of Chinese nationals is Pakistan’s top priorit, says PM Shehbaz

The premier said the government would take every possible measure to provide the highest level of protection for Chinese citizens working

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the safety of Chinese nationals, declaring their security a top national priority while addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical and Healthcare B2B Investment Conference in Islamabad.

The premier said the government would take every possible measure to provide the highest level of protection for Chinese citizens working in Pakistan. His remarks came as Pakistani and Chinese companies signed healthcare, biotechnology and pharmaceutical agreements worth nearly $440 million.

Shehbaz described the investment agreements as an important step toward advancing CPEC 2.0, expressing confidence that the commitments would translate into practical projects. He also praised China as Pakistan’s most reliable partner, highlighting Beijing’s longstanding support and its more than $30 billion investment under the first phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The prime minister said the new partnerships would strengthen Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry, promote research and development, expand vaccine and medicine production, and boost exports to regional markets. His remarks come amid heightened security measures for Chinese personnel following recent militant threats targeting projects in Balochistan.