The deliberate targeting of workers from the Punjab province -- Pakistan's wealthiest -- also appears to be part of a growing pattern, with Baloch separatists sending the message that outsiders are not welcome in Balochistan.
In June, Prime Minister Sharif reportedly left China nearly empty handed after finishing a five-day official visit, with Beijing pouring cold water on Islamabad's hopes that it would commit to another round of major investments in Pakistan, especially through a revival of the CPEC project.
After Pakistan approved the "reinvigorated and re-energised" national counter-terrorism campaign, called 'Operation Azm-i-Istehkam', an editorial published by Dawn hinted at the real reason behind the move: China's (security) concerns "should not be taken lightly by Pakistan's ruling elite", especially when the country "needs all the foreign investment it can get".
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