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Pakistan prepares for SCO Heads of Government summit amid heightened security

dawn.com — October 14, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC

Summary: Pakistan is set to host the SCO Heads of Government summit, starting tomorrow. This event is significant for the country as it seeks economic recovery and aims to counter international isolation. Security measures are heightened, with a lockdown in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, supported by 10,000 police and military personnel.

The summit will bring together key regional players, including China, Russia, and Iran, to discuss socioeconomic cooperation and counterterrorism. It presents an opportunity for Pakistan to strengthen ties with neighboring countries and improve its international standing.

The presence of the Indian external affairs minister at the summit will be closely observed, although no major breakthroughs are anticipated. A successful summit could help restore Pakistan's influence in the global arena after recent economic challenges.

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  6. [3.4]
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  7. [4.8]
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  8. [4.5]
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  9. [3.6]
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  10. [4.8]
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    17h
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    Pakistan confirms no bilateral meeting requested with India at SCO summit (thehindu.com)
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    Pakistan urges PTI to cancel protest as SCO summit approaches (thenews.com.pk)
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    Foreign delegations arrive in Pakistan for SCO summit as security measures tighten (firstpost.com)
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    Sherry Rehman criticizes PTI for protest plans during SCO summit in Islamabad (dawn.com)
    2d 8h
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    Sherry Rehman criticizes PTI for protest plans during SCO summit in Pakistan (dawn.com)
    2d 9h
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    Traders and analysts criticize PTI's protest plans during SCO summit in Pakistan (dawn.com)
    2d 12h
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    Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit Pakistan for SCO summit and talks on economic ties (thenews.com.pk)
    2d 12h
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    Pakistan boosts security and closes airline offices ahead of SCO summit (wionews.com)
    2d 12h
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    Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Pakistan to strengthen ties after recent attack (dawn.com)
    2d 14h
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  64. [4.9]
    Pakistan boosts security and restricts protests ahead of SCO summit (scmp.com)
    2d 16h
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  65. [4.3]
    Pakistan government labels PTI protest as political terrorism and imposes restrictions in Punjab (dawn.com)
    2d 17h
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  66. [3.4]
    Metro Bus Service suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi for SCO summit (thenews.com.pk)
    2d 17h
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  67. [5.0]
    SCO leaders to meet in Islamabad to strengthen economic and cultural ties (dawn.com)
    2d 20h

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    2d 21h
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    Pakistan boosts security for upcoming SCO summit in Islamabad (sg.news.yahoo.com)
    2d 21h
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  70. [2.9]
    Pakistan imposes restrictions in Karachi and Punjab ahead of SCO Summit (india.com)
    2d 21h
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  71. [4.0]
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    3d 1h
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  72. [2.8]
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    3d 2h
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  73. [4.2]
    Pakistan warns of force against Imran Khan's PTI protest during SCO summit (wionews.com)
    3d 3h
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    3d 9h
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    3d 10h
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    3d 18h
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    3d 21h
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    4d 1h
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    4d 3h
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    4d 6h
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    Section 144 enforced in Rawalpindi as Pakistan readies for SCO summit (dawn.com)
    4d 11h
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    Pakistan prepares for SCO summit with Russian and Chinese leaders next week (tribune.com.pk)
    4d 15h
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  83. [3.3]
    Punjab government bans political gatherings ahead of PTI protests (dawn.com)
    4d 19h
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