Balochistan-China China exploiting Balochistan, accuses lawmaker
Quetta, Pakistan: A Balochistan lawmaker has accused Chinese companies,which are working on various power projects in the region, of destroying the environment and marine life and even denying locals jobs.
Aslam Bhootani charged that “no doubt, China is our friend and helped us on numerous occasions."
"We have no complaints against China. But the Chinese companies are playing havoc in the area,” he affirmed, asking the government to “rein in the companies”.
Bhootani also asserted that it seemed those companies considered themselves not answerable to anyone as they had been operating under the protection of Pakistani Army.
According to him, the Chinese companies, which had set up a coal plant at Lasbela, were destroying the marine life, and ending the livelihoods of local fishermen.
The Pakistani army and the central government are controlling the region of Balochistan with an iron fist and exploiting its precious resources.
Now, the area is open to China for exploitation with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) deal and ongoing projects.
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