KARACHI -- Recent attacks on Chinese citizens in Karachi show that Pakistani militant groups opposing China's Belt and Road Initiative have changed their strategy -- focusing on the country's urban centers and targeting Chinese nationals and investments.
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Pakistani militants shift focus to cities in targeting of Chinese
Recent attempts hint armed groups opposing Belt and Road set sights on Karachi
Special combat police conduct an exercise in the Pakistani city of Peshawar in January 2016. Security forces in Pakistan increasingly see a need to train for urban-focused operations. © Reuters
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