Chinese contractor resumes dam site work in Pakistan after attack. Security boosted, arrests made. Beijing supports projects amid job concerns. Gwadar port attacked in past. Shehbaz Sharif promises safety for Chinese workers.
Pakistan confirmed that it carried out air strikes against militant targets in Iran, days after Tehran launched attacks on Pakistani territory. Four children and three women were killed in the attacks, Iranian media reported.
Pakistan-Iran border tension: China has expressed willingness to mediate between Pakistan and Iran after an exchange of fire in their border region. Beijing hopes for calm and restraint to avoid escalation and is ready to play a constructive role in de-escalation if both sides desire. Both countries are close partners of China.