Pakistan beefing up security after deadly attacks on Chinese workers

Islamabad under pressure to ease Beijing's concerns amid future investment fears

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A damaged bus at the scene of a suicide bomb attack that killed five Chinese nationals in Pakistan on March 26.  

ADNAN AAMIR, Contributing writer

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan is beefing up security around two cities that are key hubs for Chinese workers after a string of deadly militant attacks aggravated tensions with Beijing and put future investment at risk.

Surveillance cameras, checkpoints and other barriers are among the upgrades planned for Dasu and Chilas in Pakistan's north, but the government revealed few other details about its "Safe Cities" project, including a timeline and costs.

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