SCO Summit Concludes with Key Agreements on Regional Cooperation

The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, held in Islamabad, concluded on Wednesday with the signing of eight significant agreements. These agreements focused on critical areas such as the SCO’s budget, the operations of its secretariat, and regional counterterrorism efforts. The summit highlighted the organisation’s commitment to cooperation in security, trade, and economic development. Pakistan’s …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Expanding China’s Belt and Road at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for expanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) while chairing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad. The SCO includes major regional players like China, India, Russia, and Pakistan. The summit took place at the Jinnah Convention Centre. As the current Chair of the Council of Heads of …

Russian, Iranian Delegations Arrive in Pakistan for SCO Summit

ISLAMABAD: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Iranian Minister for Industry and Trade Syed Mohammad Atabek arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday to attend the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Their presence underscores the significance of the high-profile event. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warmly received …

Indian FM S Jaishankar Arrives in Pakistan for SCO Summit After a Decade

India’s Minister for External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday. This marks the first such visit in nearly a decade. Jaishankar is attending the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, which will start in the evening. The SCO includes China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, and several Central Asian states. Pakistan joined as a …

Foreign Dignitaries Arrive for SCO Summit Preparations

ISLAMABAD: The capital city is preparing for the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled for October 15-16. Foreign dignitaries have started arriving in the capital for preparatory meetings. The summit will take place under stringent security arrangements. Informed sources revealed that a four-member delegation from India, 76 delegates from Russia, 15 representatives from China, …

PTI Leaders Divided Over Protest at D-Chowk During SCO Summit

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur have opposed the protest at D-Chowk on October 15. This protest coincides with the start of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad, where many foreign dignitaries will attend. Several senior PTI leaders, including Asad Qaiser, Hamid Khan, and Raoof …

PTI Leader Ali Muhammad Khan Opposes Protest During SCO Summit

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan voiced his opposition to the party’s planned protest at D-Chowk during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, citing concerns over the timing of such demonstrations. Speaking on a program Center Stage, Khan said, “In my personal opinion, there should not be a protest during the SCO meeting. However, …

SCO Summit Sparks Citywide Shutdown

Authorities have ordered a five-day shutdown of restaurants, wedding halls, cafes, and snooker clubs in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. This is part of the preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.The closures, effective from October 12 to 16, are part of heightened security measures for the high-profile event. Station House Officers (SHOs) have started collecting …

Tensions Rise as PTI Prepares for Protest Amid SCO Summit

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: On the eve of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned march on Islamabad, government officials urged the party to delay its demonstration. The march is set to take place at D-Chowk, but the government requested PTI to postpone for a couple of weeks due to the arrival of foreign dignitaries. The capital will soon host high-profile events, …

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