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At SCO in Dushanbe, Ishaq Dar presses Taliban on terrorism and offers CPEC to the bloc

Pakistan has “only one expectation” of Kabul, Dar told the SCO Council of Heads of Government, as he pushed for an SCO development bank and set out Islamabad’s plans for its chairmanship and the 2027 summit.

21 October 2026

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe on Tuesday. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

What is the SCO? A complete guide to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a powerful regional alliance driving security, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange across Asia, with growing geopolitical influence.

14 October 2024

As the world becomes increasingly multipolar, the SCO will likely continue to expand its influence, making it a key player in global affairs. — SCO

Pakistan extends invite to India’s Narendra Modi for Islamabad SCO summit

Pakistan has invited Indian PM Narendra Modi for the October 15-16 SCO summit in Islamabad, marking a significant first in eight years amidst strained relations between the two countries.

25 August 2024

A combined file photo shows Indian prime minister Narendra Modi (L) and his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

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At SCO in Dushanbe, Ishaq Dar presses Taliban on terrorism and offers CPEC to the bloc

What is the SCO? A complete guide to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Pakistan extends invite to India’s Narendra Modi for Islamabad SCO summit