ISLAMABAD -- Beijing and Islamabad are close to a deal on setting up joint security companies to protect Chinese nationals working in Pakistan, after a string of deadly militant attacks threatened their multibillion-dollar investment ties.
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Pakistan, China eye security tie-ups after deadly militant attacks
Chinese workers may be ferried around by armored vehicles in South Asian nation
Pakistani and Chinese flags on display in Islamabad. The two countries have close investment and defense ties. © EPA/Jiji
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