SCO: Indian perspective and challenges ahead

19 Oct 2024

The 23rd meeting of the councils of the head of the Government of Shanghai cooperation organisation was held in Islamabad from 15 to 16th October 2024 under the presidency of the host country Pakistan. The SCO Summit was held under the shadow of internal turmoil against the government due to...

Jaishankar’s Strong Message to Pakistan at SCO Summit

17 Oct 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Islamabad, delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan over its involvement in cross-border terrorism. He emphasized that Pakistan needs to reflect on why the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated. Speaking at the SCO Council of Heads...

Social Media Roasts Pakistan’s Wedding-Like Background For SCO Summit

16 Oct 2024

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, marking their first interaction in nearly a decade. The brief exchange occurred during a banquet dinner hosted by Sharif in honor of delegates attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. While the diplomatic meeting was...

Watch: Jaishankar Criticize Pakistan Highlights The “Three Evils” At SCO Summit

16 Oct 2024

At the SCO summit in Islamabad, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar indirectly criticized Pakistan, stating that trade cannot flourish amid "terrorism, extremism, and separatism." With Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif present, Jaishankar emphasized that peace and stability are essential for development and growth. He called for the SCO to be...

EAM Jaishankar Meets Mongolian Prime Minister at SCO Summit

16 Oct 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently held a meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad. This interaction was aimed at enhancing India-Mongolia bilateral ties, and Jaishankar shared his thoughts about the meeting on social media. Strengthening India-Mongolia Relations https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1846235584760893548 Taking to...

Karachi Erupts In Violence As Protestors Clash With Police Ahead Of SCO Summit

14 Oct 2024

Pakistani police clashed with thousands of protesters in Karachi on Sunday after demonstrators attempted to breach a security barricade. Supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party threw rocks at officers and set a patrol car on fire when they were prevented from reaching the press club. The TLP reported that...

Pakistan Islamabad On Lockdown As Global Leaders Gather For SCO Summit

14 Oct 2024

Pakistan is set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad, leading authorities to implement a lockdown in the capital to ensure the safety of high-profile attendees. In a rare move, the government has entrusted security responsibilities to the Army due to rising concerns over potential terrorist activities...

Imran Khan Supporters Clash With Authorities: A Defiant Stand In Pakistan

05 Oct 2024

On Saturday, Pakistan's capital was heavily fortified as security forces took control amid protests by supporters of imprisoned ex-prime minister Imran Khan. Mobile internet services were suspended as Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party rallied against a government crackdown, following his disqualification from the upcoming February elections due to allegations of...

SCO Summit: Pakistan Invites PM Modi Amidst Strained India-Pakistan Relations

30 Aug 2024

Pakistan has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) heads of government meeting scheduled for October 15-16 in Islamabad. The announcement was made by Pakistan's Foreign Office Spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, during a weekly press briefing. The SCO is a significant...

Pakistan Invites PM Modi to SCO Summit, Uncertainty Looms Over India’s Participation

25 Aug 2024

Pakistan Extends Invitation to World Leaders As Pakistan prepares to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in October, reports suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other global leaders, has been invited to the event. The summit will take place in Islamabad on October 15-16, with Pakistan holding...