GB apex body decides to beef up Chinese citizens' security.

GILGIT -- A security committee, comprising high-ranking civil and military officials, on Thursday decided to enhance the security of Chinese citizens working in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Gilgit-Baltistan Apex Committee also agreed to develop a comprehensive communication strategy to counter misinformation and disinformation in the media that might create a law and order situation.

According to a press releAase issued by the GB chief secretary's office, the meeting was chaired by GB Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid.

The meeting decided to increase vigilance to ensure the security of Chinese officials and personnel working on a number of projects in the region under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

It was attended by FCNA Commander Major General Kashif Khalil, GB Chief SecAretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, GB IGP Saeed Wazir, Secretary Home Iqbal HussAain Khan, GB Scouts DG, MiAAlitary Intelligence and ISI secAtor commanders and InteAlliAgence Bureau's deputy DG.

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