The Punjab Home Department has issued a directive under which non-CPEC projects, which fail to provide bulletproof vehicles for Chinese residents working on them within two days, will be shut down.
The decision, aimed at ensuring the safety of Chinese nationals amidst growing security concerns, underscores the Punjab government's commitment to safeguarding foreign workers involved in various projects across the province.
According to reports, the Punjab Home Department has dispatched a letter to the DIG Special Protection Unit, highlighting the urgency of implementing stringent security protocols for non-CPEC projects.
The directive explicitly states that projects failing to procure bulletproof vehicles within the stipulated timeframe will face temporary shutdowns.
The Home Department has urged project authorities to either purchase or rent bulletproof vehicles to comply with the security requirements. A two-day deadline has been given to private and public non-CPEC projects to purchase the bulletproof vehicles, officials have added.
The officials said further that security concerns surrounding Chinese nationals have been raised previously, prompting heightened vigilance and precautionary measures.
