As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit approaches, Islamabad and Rawalpindi are gearing up for a period of heightened security measures. To ensure a smooth and safe event, the authorities have implemented several restrictions, including the closure of restaurants, wedding halls, cafes, and snooker clubs for five days.
To further enhance security, commandos and sniper shooters will be deployed on rooftops throughout the city, and a complete ban on pigeon and kite flying has been imposed within a 3-kilometer radius of Noor Khan Chaklala Airbase. Additionally, the government has announced a three-day public holiday in the twin cities to facilitate the summit.
The SCO summit, which will be held on October 15 and 16 in Islamabad, is expected to draw significant international attention. Several heads of state, including Chinese Premier Li Qiang, are scheduled to attend. Notably, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is also expected to visit Pakistan for the summit, marking his first trip to the country in nearly nine years.
The SCO summit is a significant Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance that has expanded to include India, Pakistan, and Iran as full members. As Pakistan hosts this important event, the country is taking all necessary steps to ensure its success and the safety of its participants.
