The Chinese have been asked to stay home after sunset and also avoid going to public places to make sure that they do not expose themselves to any risk in Pakistan before and during prime minister's visit to Pakistan. Sources said the Chinese embassy's directive to its citizens working in Pakistan may have come as a follow-up of some information that terrorists could target Chinese citizens ahead or during Chinese primer's visit.
Chinese are working in Pakistan in a very large number and the government of Pakistan has been taking special security measures for their safety at work and other places. To ensure that Chinese premier's visit to Pakistan goes smooth and as per schedule, the concerned government departments are making foolproof security arrangements for the visit. As part of security plan for Chinese prime minister' visit besides other steps, parliamentarians have been barred from coming to parliament in their personal vehicles when the visiting prime minister comes to address the parliament. This announcement shows the degree of security and safety the government will ensure for the Chinese premier during his visit to Pakistan.
Ahead of the visit, China agreed to extend co-operation in 36 development projects worth $13.2 billion related to industry, water, energy, agriculture, fisheries and communication to boost economic activity in the flood-hit areas of Pakistan. China during the 14th session of the Pak-China joint committee on economic, trade scientific and technical co-operation (JEC) held two weeks ago, agreed to enhance Pakistani exports with providing more tariff relaxations.
The two sides also agreed that the Chinese investment would be increased in various sectors of Pakistan's economy, including agriculture, electricity, finance, mining and infrastructure. Next year will mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.