China’s infrastructure projects in jeopardy amid sharp rise in terrorist attacks in Pakistan

An upsurge in terrorist attacks in western Pakistan is threatening the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project that is seen as a key part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

The attacks, which have been carried out by the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and other militant groups, have targeted Pakistani security forces, civilians and public infrastructure projects.