Chinese Engineer Arrested in Pakistan on Blasphemy Charges
A Chinese engineer working on the Dasu hydropower project in Pakistan has been arrested for allegedly insulting Islam during an altercation with local staff. The incident led to angry protests across the Kohistan district, with thousands of demonstrators blocking the main highway linking Pakistan with China. Blasphemy is a sensitive issue in Pakistan and is punishable by death. China has invested billions of dollars in Pakistan under the Belt and Road Initiative, and the Dasu project has brought thousands of Chinese workers and engineers to the area.