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PM Shehbaz to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today

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PM Shehbaz

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the Peoples, besides meeting other world leaders here on Tuesday. The prime minister arrived here at the Chinese capital city from Tianjin on Monday night by a bullet train after attending the 25th Meeting of the Council … Read more

SCO condemns Jaffer Express attack, Khuzdar bombing

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SCO

Tianjin, China: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit concluded with a joint declaration strongly condemning recent terror incidents, including the Jaffer Express attack, the Khuzdar bombing, and the Pahalgam incident. The declaration reaffirmed commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and emphasized equal access to peaceful nuclear technology. SCO members also pledged to fully implement … Read more

PM attends 25th SCO Council of Heads of State Summit

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PM

TIANJIN:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined regional leaders at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Upon his arrival at the Meijiang Convention Center, the prime minister was warmly received by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The participating leaders later assembled for a group photograph before commencing the … Read more

SCO emerged as effective global platform, says Chinese president

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SCO emerged as effective global platform, says Chinese president

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is emerging as a powerful global platform and is promoting a new model of international relations. Speaking at a welcome dinner during the SCO summit in Tianjin, Xi Jinping emphasized that the organization plays a vital role in turning the vision of a … Read more

Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in China

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Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in China

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan’s delegation at the three-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers, scheduled to begin tomorrow in Tianjin, China. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Foreign Ministers meeting will be held in the Chinese city of Tianjin till 16 July. Deputy … Read more

Khawaja Asif calls for peaceful settlement of Kashmir, Palestine disputes

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Khawaja Asif

BEIJING: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Conference, called on the international community to ensure the peaceful resolution of long-standing disputes such as Kashmir and Palestine. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the principles and objectives … Read more

Indian Defence Minister refuses to sign SCO joint declaration

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Indian Defence

BEIJING: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed strong displeasure over the omission of the Pahalgam incident from the joint communiqué of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Conference held in Beijing. According to Indian media, the minister was visibly upset upon reviewing the final declaration and reportedly refused to sign the document due to … Read more

ED Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of SCO calls on CJCSC

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CJCSC

RAWALPINDI: Executive Director (ED) Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Major General Ularbek Sharsheyev called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) here Saturday at Joint Staff Headquarters.

During the meeting, both sides discussed evolving security dynamics in the region and collaborative measures to enhance counter terrorism cooperation.

The CJCSC acknowledged the efforts of SCO (RATS) for promoting regional cooperation to fight the menace of terrorism and reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to ensuring sustainable peace at the regional and global levels.

Visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, it further said.

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SCO Heads of delegation reaffirm commitment to peacefully resolving disputes

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SCO Heads

ISLAMABAD: The heads of delegation from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to peacefully resolving disputes through dialogue and consultations.

“Besides emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation across various sectors, including politics, security, trade, finance, and cultural ties, to build a prosperous, peaceful, safe, and ecologically sustainable planet”.

In a joint declaration issued at the conclusion of the two-day SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting held here, the heads of delegations called for sustainable and inclusive economic growth of member states by optimizing the region’s potential in areas such as green development, digital economy, trade, e-commerce, finance and banking, investment, high technology, start-ups and innovation, poverty alleviation, health care, including traditional and folk medicine, agriculture, industry, transport, logistics connectivity, energy, including renewable energy, communications, science and technology, environment and climate change.

The heads of delegations, reaffirming their desire to ensure stable economic and social development in the SCO region, noted the importance of implementing the SCO Economic Development Strategy for the period up to 2030 and the Program of Multilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation of the SCO member states.

They stressed the need for coordinated efforts through the mechanisms of relevant cooperation in order to implement the respective action plans.

The event was chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and was attended by the leaders from the SCO member states including China’s Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Tajik Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda, Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of Ministers’ Cabinet Zhaparov Akylbek, Trade Minister of Iran Seyyed Mohammad Atabek, and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Besides, Mongolia is participating in the summit as an Observer State being represented by Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai and Turkmenistan as a Special Guest represented by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Rashid Meredov.

Among other dignitaries attending the moot include SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming, Director of Executive Committee SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) Ruslan Mirzayev and others.

Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their support for China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, highlighting ongoing collaborative efforts to integrate this project with the Eurasian Economic Union.

Heads of delegation emphasized enhancing railway transport cooperation and welcomed the upcoming meeting of Railway Administrations in Moscow.

The heads of delegation expressed their gratitude to Pakistan for the successful organization of the 23rd meeting of the SCO CHG, which was held in a constructive and friendly atmosphere.

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Two-day SCO CHG summit begins from tomorrow as delegations start arriving  

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SCO CHG

ISLAMABAD: The twenty-third meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is set to begin on Tuesday, bringing together regional leaders to discuss enhancing collaboration with a focus on trade, economy, and cultural linkages.

The delegates from the countries participating in the annual gathering of SCO leaders have already started landing in the federal capital which has got a facelift with colorful lights, floral decorations, SCO countries’ flags and banners to welcome the dignitaries.

The LED display screens have been installed on the main intersections – also beautifully painted with lights and murals.

The landmarks across the city have been adorned with colorful lights and Pakistani flags, also creating a rare photo-op for the citizens and fodder for social media timelines.

Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang, along with a high-level delegation, has already landed in the federal capital to attend the moot and hold meetings with Pakistan’s civil and military leadership.

The two-day meeting of SCO CHG, the second highest forum within the SCO, will be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the current chair of the Council.

Pakistan had assumed the rotating chair of the SCO CHG for 2023-24 at the previous meeting held in Bishkek on October 26, 2023 where the country was represented by that time Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani.

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PM visits Jinnah Convention Center to reviews preparations for SCO Summit

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PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Jinnah Convention Center to review arrangements for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad scheduled for October 15-16.

On the occasion, the prime minister was briefed by the Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and other relevant authorities also accompanied the prime minister.

The prime minister expressed his satisfaction over the preparations made for the SCO meeting.

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Chinese deputy minister urges SCO states to play their part

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ISLAMABAD: While addressing the 23rd meeting of ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), China’s Vice Minister of Commerce urged all SCO states to play their role.

He shed light on the importance of pushing the organization to a more active state for the growth of regional trade while expressing China’s high regard for its trade relations with SCO states.

The deputy minister acknowledged SCO as an important forum for interconnectivity and trade.

He also talked about China’s role in regional connectivity and the importance of the digital economy.

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SCO Summit: PM urges collective efforts for peace, development

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SCO

ASTANA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to SCO objectives of peace and prosperity, urged the member states to put in their collective efforts against terrorism, poverty alleviation and dispute resolution, particularly the ongoing Israeli barbarism in Palestine.

“I reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to working together to strengthen SCO as an active and integrated regional forum to achieve the common objective of peace and prosperity in line with the Shanghai spirit,” the prime minister said addressing the 24th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which commenced here in the capital city of Kazakhstan.

Titled “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue – Striving Towards a Sustainable Peace and Prosperity,” the summit is being attended by leaders from Pakistan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, India and others.

The prime minister’s address encompassed all major regional and international issues including terrorism and extremism, Islamophobia, instability in Afghanistan, poverty, climate change, regional connectivity, and resolution of disputes.

The prime minister said that Astana held significance for Pakistan where the country had formally joined the SCO in 2017 and congratulated Belarus for being the newest member.

He also felicitated Chinese President Xi Jinping on assuming the SCO chairmanship for 2024-25 and expressed confidence that under his visionary leadership, SCO would continue to grow and prosper.

Highlighting Pakistan’s ideal geostrategic location, the prime minister said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) also supplemented the SCO’s vision of regional connectivity and economic integration.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calling the lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan the linchpin to achieving the SCO objective, urged the international community to meaningfully engage with the interim Afghan government to help meet their economic needs.

Similarly, the interim Afghan government must also take effective measures to prevent the use of its soil for terrorism against any other state, he stressed.

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PM Shehbaz joins world leaders as 4th SCO summits starts

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PM Shehbaz

ASTANA:  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined the world leaders at the 24th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which commenced here in the capital city of Kazakhstan.

Being held at the Independence Palace, the summit is being attended by leaders from Pakistan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, India and others.

As Prime Minister Shehbaz arrived at the venue, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev warmly received him and both leaders shook hands.

The prime minister will present Pakistan’s perspectives on key regional and global issues at the summit titled “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue – Striving Towards a Sustainable Peace and Prosperity.”

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Ishaq Dar meets with President of Kazakhstan

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Ishaq Dar

ASTANA: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar called on President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Presidential Palace “Akorda”, as part of SCO Foreign Ministers’ audience.

The deputy prime minister conveyed sincere greetings and warm wishes from the president and the prime minister of Pakistan to the Kazakh president and reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong desire to further expand cooperation with Kazakhstan in all spheres.

The deputy prime minister appreciated the role of the leadership of both countries in strengthening the mutually beneficial multifaceted ties and cooperation in multilateral forums.

He highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s Presidency of SCO and reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support to the success of the Kazakh Summit to be held in July in Astana.

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Bilawal to represent Pakistan at virtual SCO-CHG meeting tomorrow

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Bilawal SCO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will represent Pakistan at the virtual SCO Council of Heads of Government (SCO-CHG) meeting to be held in Beijing on Tuesday. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will chair the 21st Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The summit will … Read more

PM asks SCO to make Pakistan-specific climate action plans amid flood disaster

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Pakistan-specific climate action plans

SAMARKAND: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called upon the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to come up with Pakistan-specific programs on climate change as the country faced  devastating impact of the global natural phenomenon.

“This climatic injustice has befallen us despite the fact that our carbon emission is less than one percent,” the prime minister said in his address at the Heads of State meeting of the eight-member SCO, held here in the historic city of Samarkand.

The prime minister’s call to the SCO members came in the wake of the recent flash floods in Pakistan that wreaked havoc with the livelihood and infrastructure across the country.

He mentioned that Pakistan was braving the disaster of floods, where hill torrents and massive rains killed 1,400 people including 400 children while millions of houses were damaged partially or completely.

“I earnestly appeal to all of you that let the SCO stand up and take steps against this devastation through sustainable programs,” he said.

PM Sharif said the country never faced such level of climate-induced catastrophe in its history that inflicted disaster upon human lives, infrastructure, livestock, and crops.

He stressed the dire need for assistance from the international community to help Pakistan overcome the problems in the wake of floods, including relief, rehabilitation, and control of water-borne diseases.

“In view of the massive disaster, I would be very honest to urge this forum to extend assistance to Pakistan and chalk out plans regarding climate change for our future generations,” he said.

PM Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm and unwavering commitment to achieving the goals of the SCO.

He expressed Pakistan’s commitment to join the SCO states in the implementation of robust connectivity plans among the neighboring regional countries.

“It will be a win-win outcome for all the member states. This is the time to act, and act now,” he stressed.

The prime minister said Pakistan was firm in collective dedication to fight the menace of extremism, separatism and terrorism.

In the fight against terrorism, he said, thousands of Pakistani civilians and armed forces laid down their lives for the security of their homeland.

As the neighboring country of Afghanistan, he said, Pakistan valued peace, progress and shared development of the country important for the region.

“We have to work together to support all good initiatives in Afghanistan for the good of the people of Afghanistan in areas, particularly education, health, and human rights,” he said.

Sharif said it would be a “big mistake if we ignored Afghanistan.”

He emphasized that strengthening Afghanistan is vital in view of the stability of the region besides achieving the goals of the SCO.

He urged the SCO community to work towards unfreezing the assets of Afghanistan and ensuring respect for human rights especially for women and minorities.

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PM Shehbaz to attend SCO summit in Uzbekistan

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the annual meeting of the Council of Heads of State (CHS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) being held on September 15-16 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. “The prime Minister will be participating in the SCO-CHS on the invitation of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who would … Read more

Pakistan committed to SCO agenda for regional growth: FM Bilawal

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TASHKENT: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Pakistan would always be a strong partner in all endeavours of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) aimed at promoting collective good of the region. Addressing the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFM), the foreign minister said SCO’s contributions to regional security and stability as well as shaping of … Read more

PM reaffirms Pakistan’s full support to SCO charter

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Pakistan SCO

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Pakistan’s full support in the fulfillment of the purposes and objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). He hoped that all SCO members would continue working together for building peace, enhancing international solidarity and cooperation. The prime minister was talking to Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Ambassador … Read more

SCO Secretary General to visit Pakistan on July 21

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sco

ISLAMABAD: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Zhang Ming will pay a two-day visit of Pakistan from July 21-22. The secretary general told media that he will visit Pakistan and India before going to Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, for foreign ministers meeting by end of this month. He said the relevant arrangements for his meetings with … Read more

Secretary-General of the SCO advocates for more collaboration

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In the midst of significant global changes, it is critical for the Shanghai Collaboration Organization (SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to expand cooperation and fully utilise their respective capabilities, according to SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming here on Thursday. Zhang stated at the first Eurasian Economic Forum that the two organisations officially established their … Read more

Ambassador Usmanov believes SCO will play important role in global economic integration

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Usmanov

KARACHI: Aybek Arif Usmanov, the Uzbek ambassador to Pakistan, stated on Sunday that member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) may play a vital role in global and regional economic and commercial integration in the current situation. According to the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, SCO has important member countries in terms of geo-economic … Read more

SCO countries offered to use Pakistani market to boost digital economy: official

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Digital economy

BEIJING: Digital economy is interlinked with innovation and wide infrastructure. Both of these aspects are still untapped from Pakistan’s perspective; therefore, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members could use the Pakistani market, its resources to boost its digital economy, an official said. Addressing a seminar on the “Digital economy driving SCO innovation and development”, Commercial … Read more

Zong signs MoU with SCO for digitalising AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan

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Zong

KARACHI: Leading the digital innovation in the country, Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Special Communication Organization (SCO), to work in-step towards the prime minister’s Digital Pakistan vision, a statement said. The agreement will be a major development, as the two organisations offer their mutual … Read more

Pakistan continues to advance SCO’s goals, objectives: FM

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Pakistan continues to advance SCO's goals, objectives: FM

ISLAMABAD, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) — Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolute commitment to continue to advance the goals and objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said in a statement Thursday night. While addressing a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States … Read more

PM invites Tajik investors to Pakistan

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imran khan

DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Imran Khan has invited the business community of Tajikistan to invest their capital in Pakistan, assuring them of all-out facilitation by his government. Addressing the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Business Forum, the prime minister said his government was already on the course of incentivising and facilitating the business sector through various measures. The prime … Read more

Pakistan signs MoU with China to promote tourism

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China

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under the auspices of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) during the two-day China-Pakistan two-way tourism promotion conference. Board of Investment (BoI) secretary Fareena Mazhar said the signing of an MoU on establishing cooperation mechanisms among the SCO tourism cities between the Qingdao Tourism Association and … Read more

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