The government is mulling over the services of various A-category companies for the security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan in view of the rise in terrorism and potential threats of terrorist attacks in Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.

As per the official sources, the government has also decided to take the services of the private security companies to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan, for they have been frequently targeted in the past by the terrorist groups.

The departments concerned have started doing their work in regard.

Reporter: Irfan Malik