The assault comes amid a spate of terror attacks in Pakistan, as the country’s faltering ties to the Taliban affect regional security.
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Separatists Kill 14 in Attack on Oil Convoy in Pakistan’s Baluchistan Province
The assault was an escalation of violence in the resource-rich province of Baluchistan, which has become a nexus of Chinese development projects and heavy security crackdowns.
Pakistan Says Separatists Killed 5 in Attack on Luxury Hotel
An assault on a hotel frequented by guests from China, which is investing heavily in the region, was “an effort to sabotage our economic prospects,” Prime Minister Imran Khan said.
Gunmen Attack Pakistan Hotel Used by Chinese and Vow Further Violence
The Baluchistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, claimed responsibility. A Pakistani military official said the gunmen had killed a security guard.
Suicide Bombing Kills Pakistani Insurgent Wanted for Attack on Chinese
Aslam Baluch, who officials say masterminded last month’s attack on a Chinese consulate in Pakistan, was targeted in Afghanistan.
Chinese Presence in Pakistan Is Targeted in Strike on Consulate in Karachi
The attack was claimed by a separatist group from Baluchistan Province, the center of Chinese investment in Pakistan. Separately, dozens were killed in a bombing in the northwest.