Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Pakistan, Tajikistan to expand bilateral cooperation in energy, trade
The two sides express their shared commitment to further expanding cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, energy, culture, and people-to-people exchanges; Dar also meets Uzbek counterpart; Pakistan, Uzbek FMs reaffirm strength of strategic partnership between the two nations.
July 26, 2026
Pakistan to chair SCO Heads of State Council, host summit in 2027: FM Dar
Holds productive exchange of views on bilateral relations, regional developments, and cooperation within multilateral forums with the Chinese foreign minister; interaction with the Kyrgyz president covers regional developments and the SCO's evolving role.
July 24, 2026
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Pakistan hosts SCO border authorities meeting in Islamabad
Meeting attended by heads, representatives of the border services of Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)
July 17, 2026
Pakistan joins China-led global AI body as founding member
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement establishing the organization during a ceremony in Shanghai, marking Pakistan's formal entry as one of WAICO's founding members.
July 17, 2026
Pakistan to chair SCO Business Council in 2027, boosting trade
Pakistan will chair the SCO Business Council in 2027, following a decision in Bishkek. FPCCI says the role will strengthen regional trade, investment, business partnerships and economic cooperation across member states through private-sector collaboration initiatives.
June 28, 2026
Pakistan congratulates SCO on 25th anniversary, looks forward to assuming council chairmanship
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar congratulates the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on its 25th anniversary and says Pakistan looks forward to assuming the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State in September and hosting the 2027 Summit.
June 15, 2026
Pakistan steps up preparations for SCO summit 2027
Assesses ongoing work and directs all relevant ministries to ensure comprehensive planning and coordination for the successful hosting of the SCO summit in 2027.
May 7, 2026
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Pakistan in talks with Russia on oil sector agreement: Finance minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is pursuing Russian oil and gas exploration agreements and refinery modernization, as bilateral trade surges, driven by discounted oil imports and cooperation.
December 16, 2025
Russian expert hopes SCO summit serves as gateway to new initiatives between Islamabad and Moscow
Russian analyst Dr. Roxolana Zigon says the SCO Summit in Moscow could boost Russia-Pakistan ties, noting high-level meetings, growing cooperation, and expectations for further dialogue as Pakistan prepares to host the next summit.
November 18, 2025