Pakistan and China ink intelligence pact to safeguard CPEC and combat cyber threats

WEB DESK: In a major move to fortify internal security, Pakistan and China have agreed to significantly expand cooperation in intelligence sharing and cybercrime prevention. The agreement follows a high-level meeting on Thursday between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong.

Amid a spike in regional volatility, Minister Naqvi announced the formal creation of a Special Protection Unit (SPU), a dedicated security force tasked exclusively with guarding Chinese citizens and infrastructure projects. “The safety of our Chinese brothers is our top priority,” Naqvi stated, noting that the unit will be equipped with advanced Chinese surveillance technology to synchronise anti-terrorism efforts.

The talks focused heavily on the aftermath of recent coordinated attacks in Balochistan. Minister Naqvi briefed the Ambassador on successful counter-operations that eliminated over 200 militants, describing the insurgent activity as a “failed attempt to undermine the Pak-China bond.” Ambassador Jiang condemned the violence in all forms, reaffirming that Beijing stands in “complete solidarity” with Islamabad in its struggle against organised terrorism.

The reset in security relations reflects a strategic shift toward a “digital defense” model, utilising joint intelligence assets to preempt threats before they reach the ground.