In the wake of a spate of attacks against the Chinese nationals living in Pakistan, officials in the capital Islamabad city have asked the foreign nationals to inform the police prior to their movement to ensure their safety, local media reports.

According to Dawn newspaper, this decision was taken during a meeting held to review the performance of the recently-established District Foreign Security Cell by Islamabad Police for the security of foreigners, especially Chinese nationals.

There are over 1,000 Chinese nationals living in the national capital engaged in over three dozen projects, companies and businesses, the Islamabad police officials were quoted as saying, adding that the Chinese attached with the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project were provided security cover by security forces and paramilitary troops.

It was decided in the meeting that either Station House Officers (SHOs) of police stations, security division or patrolling unit would provide security cover to over 1,000 Chinese nationals during their movement, the officials said.

The SHOs have been tasked with collecting their details.

CCTV cameras would be installed around the residences of the Chinese nationals as well as on the roads leading to their houses, the officials said.

The official added that DIG Operations was asked to visit the residential areas where the Chinese were living and prepare a security audit report to plug loopholes in the security.

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A desk is also being established at Safe City and Police Facilitation, they added.

There has been a spate of targeted attacks against the Chinese people in Pakistan for their involvement in the CPEC project.

Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/from-pakistans-repression-to-chinese-discrimination-the-untold-story-of-balochistan-443140">&nbsp;From Pakistan's repression to Chinese discrimination: The untold story of Balochistan</a>

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group based in Pakistan’s western Balochistan province, opposes Chinese investment in Pakistan, saying local people do not benefit.

Balochistan, bordering Iran and Afghanistan, is home to a long-running violent insurgency. Baloch insurgent groups have previously carried out several attacks targeting the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

(With inputs from agencies)

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In the wake of a spate of attacks against the Chinese nationals living in Pakistan, officials in the capital Islamabad city have asked the foreign nationals to inform the police prior to their movement to ensure their safety, local media reports.

In the wake of a spate of attacks against the Chinese nationals living in Pakistan, officials in the capital Islamabad city have asked the foreign nationals to inform the police prior to their movement to ensure their safety, local media reports. According to Dawn newspaper, this decision was taken during a meeting held to review the performance of the recently-established District Foreign Security Cell by Islamabad Police for the security of foreigners, especially Chinese nationals. There are over 1,000 Chinese nationals living in the national capital engaged in over three dozen projects, companies and businesses, the Islamabad police officials were quoted as saying, adding that the Chinese attached with the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project were provided security cover by security forces and paramilitary troops. It was decided in the meeting that either Station House Officers (SHOs) of police stations, security division or patrolling unit would provide security cover to over 1,000 Chinese nationals during their movement, the officials said. The SHOs have been tasked with collecting their details. CCTV cameras would be installed around the residences of the Chinese nationals as well as on the roads leading to their houses, the officials said. The official added that DIG Operations was asked to visit the residential areas where the Chinese were living and prepare a security audit report to plug loopholes in the security. Also read | How Pakistan, China's project turned Balochistan into land of disappeared A desk is also being established at Safe City and Police Facilitation, they added. There has been a spate of targeted attacks against the Chinese people in Pakistan for their involvement in the CPEC project. Also read | From Pakistan's repression to Chinese discrimination: The untold story of Balochistan The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group based in Pakistan’s western Balochistan province, opposes Chinese investment in Pakistan, saying local people do not benefit. Balochistan, bordering Iran and Afghanistan, is home to a long-running violent insurgency. Baloch insurgent groups have previously carried out several attacks targeting the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Chinese nationals living in Pak asked to inform police about their movement: Report

A British couple was attacked Tuesday in Bihar.&nbsp;

The couple were camping on the banks of the Ganga in Pandarak in Patna district.&nbsp;

The couple said they were attacked by two men with sticks, that the men misbehaved with&nbsp;them, and tried to rob them.&nbsp;

The couple said they&nbsp;&quot;somehow crossed the river&quot; and reached the police.&nbsp;

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The Patna SSP said the men were arrested within two hours.&nbsp;

&quot;It will be seen that such incidents do not recur,&quot; he added.&nbsp;

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This is the third attack on foreign tourists in the past few weeks.&nbsp;

A German tourist was attacked at&nbsp;Robertsganj railway station last Saturday by a railway employee. The employee has since accused the German -- Holger Eric -- of attacking him first.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/german-tourist-assaulted-in-up-days-after-attack-on-swiss-couple-23531" target="_blank">Also read: Days after attack on Swiss couple, German tourist assaulted in UP</a>

And on October 22, a Swiss couple was attacked in Fatehpur Sikri.

The attack was so vicious that it left him Quentin Jeremy Clerc, 24, with&nbsp;a fractured skull, a clot in his brain, a hearing impairment, a broken arm, and multiple bruises.&nbsp;

When his girlfriend, Marie Droz, also 24, intervened, she too was attacked.&nbsp;

She ended up with a broken arm.&nbsp;

Their attackers turned out to be minors.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sushma-swaraj-steps-in-after-swiss-couple-brutally-attacked-in-fatehpur-sikri-22931" target="_blank">Also read:&nbsp;Swiss couple attacked in Fatehpur Sikri: Police arrest one person; Opposition slams UP govt</a>

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The couple said they were attacked by two men with sticks, that the men misbehaved with?them, and tried to rob them

A British couple was attacked Tuesday in Bihar. The couple were camping on the banks of the Ganga in Pandarak in Patna district. The couple said they were attacked by two men with sticks, that the men misbehaved with them, and tried to rob them. The couple said they "somehow crossed the river" and reached the police. The 2 came with weapons & sticks, misbehaved & tried to loot us. We somehow crossed the river & sought help from police: Matthew pic.twitter.com/MV8YlRCfxW — ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2017 × The Patna SSP said the men were arrested within two hours. "It will be seen that such incidents do not recur," he added. The men were arrested within 2 hours. A speedy trial will be done and it will be seen that such incidents do not recur: SSP Patna pic.twitter.com/BAjtqxYKq0 — ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2017 × This is the third attack on foreign tourists in the past few weeks. A German tourist was attacked at Robertsganj railway station last Saturday by a railway employee. The employee has since accused the German -- Holger Eric -- of attacking him first. Also read: Days after attack on Swiss couple, German tourist assaulted in UP And on October 22, a Swiss couple was attacked in Fatehpur Sikri. The attack was so vicious that it left him Quentin Jeremy Clerc, 24, with a fractured skull, a clot in his brain, a hearing impairment, a broken arm, and multiple bruises. When his girlfriend, Marie Droz, also 24, intervened, she too was attacked. She ended up with a broken arm. Their attackers turned out to be minors. Also read: Swiss couple attacked in Fatehpur Sikri: Police arrest one person; Opposition slams UP govt Also read: Attacks on Swiss couple raise questions on Indian ethics

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