Pak fails to quell Balochistan protests against China; Restrictions imposed

Tensions continue in Gwadar, including road blockades, which hamper the movement of Chinese engineers and local labourers working on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in the region. The situation remained tense in Gwadar as the port city witnessed a shutter-down strike and clashes following protests by the Gwadar Rights Movement (GRM) over the non-acceptance of their demands, including an end to 'illegal fishing' in the region