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India's foreign minister S Jaishankar to visit Pakistan to attend SCO summit (2024)

HalBass9 said:
I’m the President of the USA who at times pretend to be the Prime Minister of France, on Friday’s I pretend to sit on Putin’s chair and on Sunday’s evening I have Kung Pao chicken with fried rice with Chinese President.

Stop asking dumb questions.
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Stop making spurious claims without backing them up with evidence then
 
Red-Indian said:
Somebody should inform Russia then. We're their second largest purchaser of Crude (China 47%, India 37%) even though they're under US sanctions
Maybe somebody should also inform Iran. We just signed a 10 year deal with them to build and operate the Chabahar port and are exploring ways to find ways to import oil from them bypassing US sanctions through FATF. India is planning to accept Indian rupees in payment.
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Well that is case with most largest world’s economy, take China as an example.

Doesn’t mean India isn’t firmly placed in the USA camp, and it makes sense if India is attempting to dominate the region.
 
HalBass9 said:
There is difference between opinion, claims and analysis with the context of the discussion.
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Right . So you like to push through your own opinions as fact regardless of their veracity . Got it
 
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deltexas said:
I dont mean any ill will for any nation but this is the truth. The Pak nation has absolutely been betrayed and led down a rabbit hole by these establishment guys over the past few decades. A lot of the pak posters ire here should be at their own establishment vs Ind leaders. Ind leaders are doing whats best for Ind. But thats not the case sadly with the Pak establishment rulers.
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Two points here:

- Most of the Pakistan posters here are very negative about their establishment so your advice is pointless in that regard
- You do mean ill will, it is clear from your posts
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
Two points here:

- Most of the Pakistan posters here are very negative about their establishment so your advice is pointless in that regard
- You do mean ill will, it is clear from your posts
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My posts are not sugar coated whatever it may. If people want to live in denial and delusions, then so be it. Just dont shove those onto others.
 
Nikhil_cric said:
Right . So you like to push through your own opinions as fact regardless of their veracity . Got it
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lol,

I didn’t claim my opinion to be a fact, you want me to claim as a fact
 
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Aang_The_last_airbender said:
Yup, you are right, Pakistan doesn't elect its leaders, they are selected by the establishment :nonstop:
FREE IK!! :ik
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You are absolutely correct.

Last elections Pakistan did elect IK despite being in kidnapped and jailed.

He must be free.
 
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HalBass9 said:
You are absolutely correct.

Last elections Pakistan did elect IK despite being in kidnapped and jailed.

He must be free.
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Kya yaaar ... you were right, but now again an error. IK was also selected and then he got fired because he try to fire the real masters. The Empire struck back and other puppets were selected.

Jailing of Political leaders is usually hypocritical and bad and hence IK should be freed.
 
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HalBass9 said:
If India is keen on mirroring Pakistan then India should not elect Hindu Molvis as Pakistan has never elected one ;).

As it been said, it has nothing to do with geo-politics, it has every thing to do with domestic politics.
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If India wants to mirror Pakistan, we should let the military rule the roost and allow them to handpick their rubber stamps.
 
Aang_The_last_airbender said:
Kya yaaar ... you were right, but now again an error. IK was also selected and then he got fired because he try to fire the real masters. The Empire struck back and other puppets were selected.

Jailing of Political leaders is usually hypocritical and bad and hence IK should be freed.
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Last elections.
 
ChennaiFan said:
If India wants to mirror Pakistan, we should let the military rule the roost and allow them to handpick their rubber stamps.
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You are thinking way ahead, first we would have to take the equal voting rights of all minorities and have their representation dictated by how the Hindus vote for the Hindu Majority parties. :geek:
 
Aang_The_last_airbender said:
You are thinking way ahead, first we would have to take the equal voting rights of all minorities and have their representation dictated by how the Hindus vote for the Hindu Majority parties. :geek:
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True! I didn't realize that. After taking away the right of minorities, we will give them token representation in the parliament. Then we go and advertise how we elected a left wing or center candidate as our PM. Finally, we preach others to follow our governance model.
 
HalBass9 said:
That is one of the option.

But India chose to elect Hindutva Molvi.
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That's how democracy works, Americans elected a rapist for a President. Its the will of the people of the country.
We don't go around shirking away from the decisions we made.
Has Pakistan not gained Independence still??
 
Aang_The_last_airbender said:
That's how democracy works, Americans elected a rapist for a President. Its the will of the people of the country.
We don't go around shirking away from the decisions we made.
Has Pakistan not gained Independence still??
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Yea, we all are aware how democratic election works.

What’s the point that you are trying to highlight?

No! Pakistan hasn’t if you meant that people of Pakistan aren’t able to freely elect their PM to represent them. Majority of Pakistan openly criticize their Army for that, it’s all over the social media, even on this forum. Do visit those threads.
 
HalBass9 said:
Well that is case with most largest world’s economy, take China as an example.

Doesn’t mean India isn’t firmly placed in the USA camp, and it makes sense if India is attempting to dominate the region.
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I'm not sure what you mean by firmly in the US camp. We're not as subservient as the UK or Saudi Arabia but I guess we're temporarily aligned against a common enemy in China.

It's probably difficult to understand for someone who sees foreign policy as black and white but there's a reason why the Indian prime minister was warmly welcomed in both Kiev and Moscow and why he's had state visits to both Teheran and Washington DC.
 
Red-Indian said:
I'm not sure what you mean by firmly in the US camp. We're not as subservient as the UK or Saudi Arabia but I guess we're temporarily aligned against a common enemy in China.

It's probably difficult to understand for someone who sees foreign policy as black and white but there's a reason why the Indian prime minister was warmly welcomed in both Kiev and Moscow and why he's had state visits to both Teheran and Washington DC.
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Foreign dignitaries such as PM of a country are always warmly welcomed, only few instances where they were not.

Modi would be warmly welcomed in China as well.
 
HalBass9 said:
Foreign dignitaries such as PM of a country are always warmly welcomed, only few instances where they were not.

Modi would be warmly welcomed in China as well.
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Has any other head of state from the supposed 'US camp' dared to visit Russia? Imran maybe and we all know how that turned out.
 
Red-Indian said:
Has any other head of state from the supposed 'US camp' dared to visit Russia? Imran maybe and we all know how that turned out.
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IK wasn’t removed because he went to Russia. He was removed because of his speech in the UN.

Exactly that is my point, despite visiting Russia and Ukraine, he had to after visiting Russia, India is firmly placed itself in USA camp.

Tomorrow, Modi can visit China, China will lay down the red carpet but India will be considered in the USA camp.

Visit are just visit unless one ignores other factors.
 
HalBass9 said:
IK wasn’t removed because he went to Russia. He was removed because of his speech in the UN.

Exactly that is my point, despite visiting Russia and Ukraine, he had to after visiting Russia, India is firmly placed itself in USA camp.

Tomorrow, Modi can visit China, China will lay down the red carpet but India will be considered in the USA camp.

Visit are just visit unless one ignores other factors.
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Which factor would you measure by then? Which objective measure do you use to measure alignment with a major power? I'm curious since you're so convinced of your views on India's foreign policy stance.
 
deltexas said:
So you should ask PCB to go ahead and host CT without Ind. SL is ready with their suitcases at the airport to play anywhere LOL.. Yeah for pappubhakts and topibhakts like you , maybe it id difficult to comprehend I dont know :uak:inti
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That was a weak comeback, but honestly, it's what I expected from you. Pakistan hosting the Champions Trophy without India doesn’t change the fact that India selectively plays Pakistan, exposing India's hypocrisy which I think you now have agreed.

And by the way, I am not anyone’s 'bhakt'. Perhaps you are still upset about failing to justify the whole 'Rahul Khan' argument? 'Andhbhakht' is finding a way to get out of this argument as well. :inti
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
That's a pretty lame excuse, honestly. English, Aussie, and Kiwi players aren't exactly living in a bubble wrap either. Their lives are also important. Security teams of these countries gave clearance for their visit.

Even Pakistani team visits India, despite practically needing a medal for bravery with the current BJP government. Maybe they all are just made of tougher stuff? :inti
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Indian teams are in crosshairs in Pakistan given India-Pakistan history, as compared to English, Aussie, Kiwi.
As for Pakistani team visiting India, visiting India is not dangerous and not analogous to visiting Pakistan.
 
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Red-Indian said:
Which factor would you measure by then? Which objective measure do you use to measure alignment with a major power? I'm curious since you're so convinced of your views on India's foreign policy stance.
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you are looking for objectivity? Don't think its there in his vocabulary
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
That was a weak comeback, but honestly, it's what I expected from you. Pakistan hosting the Champions Trophy without India doesn’t change the fact that India selectively plays Pakistan, exposing India's hypocrisy which I think you now have agreed.

And by the way, I am not anyone’s 'bhakt'. Perhaps you are still upset about failing to justify the whole 'Rahul Khan' argument? 'Andhbhakht' is finding a way to get out of this argument as well. :inti
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Get the facts. BCCI has always said playing Pak in bilateral series and Ind visiting Pak for any event is a GOI decision. And yes, Ind will play Pak in multilateral events as it involves other countries and their financial success as well. But if it forced to play Pak in that ICC event if Pak is the host - and if GOI denies permission then Ind wont tour Pak in this case. Hypocrisy is with PCB. They call Ind dushman mulk and then shamelessly wine and dine with bcci brass - thats hypocrisy. Why is this so difficult for you to understand or comprehend ? :genius:inti

You label others bhakts - and so you also are a pappubhakt topibhakt. And regarding Rahul khan - you should ask the mods , they deleted all the links and references. And they are even deleting the Rahul "Ghandy" links and references. :shh:inti
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
Two points here:

- Most of the Pakistan posters here are very negative about their establishment so your advice is pointless in that regard
- You do mean ill will, it is clear from your posts
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If you feel insecure because of the reality , thats on you.
 
rpant_gabba said:
As usual you are deflecting. You make a false statement, get called out and resort to Boris johnson dead cat tactics
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So I am deflecting by asking you why you are negative about the visit of your minister to Pakistan ( the topic of the thread) while you are not deflecting by saying your posts were not about the thread topic? :unsure:
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
So I am deflecting by asking you why you are negative about the visit of your minister to Pakistan ( the topic of the thread) while you are not deflecting by saying your posts were not about the thread topic? :unsure:
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yes. can you show me post where I bring up jaishankar's visit
 
HalBass9 said:
Are you still upset at me for holding different views than you? 😉
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At least he can't call you a Pakistani since you already are one. But think about the Indians who are labeled as Pakistanis by these 'andhbhakhts' just for holding a different viewpoint. :misbah :inti
 
deltexas said:
My posts are not sugar coated whatever it may. If people want to live in denial and delusions, then so be it. Just dont shove those onto others.
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Isn’t it funny? The guy who feasts on Godi media suddenly has no taste for sugar-coated stuff. :inti
 
rpant_gabba said:
Yup, Pak is going fix its economy and PCB is growing to grow way richer than BCCI and whole cricketing world is revolve around PCB.

PCB will then take revenge on BCCI. good story bro.
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Infact that is the story of a old super hit rajinikanth movie 🤣.it took almost 30 years in the movie for himself too
 
But no one is disputing any of that, but your foreign minister Jaishankar is coming to Pakistan for this SCO summit - that was the topic of discussion. I'm assuming you must be quite agitated about it since you are spewing a litany of vitriol towards Pakistan. Are you disappointed that he is going to Pakistan given all those awful things you mentioned about the country?
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
But no one is disputing any of that, but your foreign minister Jaishankar is coming to Pakistan for this SCO summit - that was the topic of discussion. I'm assuming you must be quite agitated about it since you are spewing a litany of vitriol towards Pakistan. Are you disappointed that he is going to Pakistan given all those awful things you mentioned about the country?
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Again the point being ?? SCO is a multination event and no B/L talks can happen. So even rival nations will attend. Pak cant raise any bilateral issue. So even if there is a war b/w Ind and Pak and the SCO event happens - the Ind delegate will still attend it because it is a multination event.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
But no one is disputing any of that, but your foreign minister Jaishankar is coming to Pakistan for this SCO summit - that was the topic of discussion. I'm assuming you must be quite agitated about it since you are spewing a litany of vitriol towards Pakistan. Are you disappointed that he is going to Pakistan given all those awful things you mentioned about the country?
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At the very least, please stop degrading Pakistan. He is attending a multi-lateral summit in Pakistan. No one knows, How it is a diplomatic win for Pakistan.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
But no one is disputing any of that, but your foreign minister Jaishankar is coming to Pakistan for this SCO summit - that was the topic of discussion. I'm assuming you must be quite agitated about it since you are spewing a litany of vitriol towards Pakistan. Are you disappointed that he is going to Pakistan given all those awful things you mentioned about the country?
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They are rabid islamophobes, Pakistan hating is just a timepass for them, literally. Feel sorry for the muslims who have them in their company as ‘friends’
 
deltexas said:
Again the point being ?? SCO is a multination event and no B/L talks can happen. So even rival nations will attend. Pak cant raise any bilateral issue. So even if there is a war b/w Ind and Pak and the SCO event happens - the Ind delegate will still attend it because it is a multination event.
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If war ever *did* take place, why the hell would Ind ever attend this event In Pakistan?!
 
Red-Indian said:
Which factor would you measure by then? Which objective measure do you use to measure alignment with a major power? I'm curious since you're so convinced of your views on India's foreign policy stance.
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Quad.

Consider this: India and its government may seek closer alignment with Western countries and Israel over Russia, China, and Iran.

That said, it’s crucial to avoid viewing this as a simple black-and-white issue, as the reality is far more nuanced.
 
deltexas said:
Again the point being ?? SCO is a multination event and no B/L talks can happen. So even rival nations will attend. Pak cant raise any bilateral issue. So even if there is a war b/w Ind and Pak and the SCO event happens - the Ind delegate will still attend it because it is a multination event.
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I only asked you one question and you couldn't even answer that. I asked you if you were disappointed that he was attending given your obvious hostility to Pakistan but you didn't reply on that.
 
deltexas said:
Again the point being ?? SCO is a multination event and no B/L talks can happen. So even rival nations will attend. Pak cant raise any bilateral issue. So even if there is a war b/w Ind and Pak and the SCO event happens - the Ind delegate will still attend it because it is a multination event.
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What are you smoking? Why would the Indian delegate attend the SCO summit during a war with Pakistan? Are they just going for the free tea and awkward small talk? :inti
 
arunp said:
At the very least, please stop degrading Pakistan. He is attending a multi-lateral summit in Pakistan. No one knows, How it is a diplomatic win for Pakistan.
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Are you quoting me by mistake? I am not degrading Pakistan, I was just not arguing the Indian poster who was doing so. Neither did I claim it as a diplomatic win for Pakistan so this is quite confusing.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
I only asked you one question and you couldn't even answer that. I asked you if you were disappointed that he was attending given your obvious hostility to Pakistan but you didn't reply on that.
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That's because Jaishankar's visit to Pakistan is surely not the topic of this thread. 😆 :inti
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
I only asked you one question and you couldn't even answer that. I asked you if you were disappointed that he was attending given your obvious hostility to Pakistan but you didn't reply on that.
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Why should I be disappointed ?? Its part of geopoliticking. I thought that was obvious. Ind gov will do whats good for Ind as part of their foreign policy.
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
What are you smoking? Why would the Indian delegate attend the SCO summit during a war with Pakistan? Are they just going for the free tea and awkward small talk? :inti
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Whatever you are smoking:uak:inti.

Ind attended events with China when the border skirmishes were going on. Again this is a multination event , not bilateral. So my assumption is Ind would unless its a full blown out war with the nations at brink of using nukes. Skirmishes, border fire exchanges etc would not preclude Ind from attending:genius
 

Afghanistan not invited to SCO summit​


Afghanistan will not participate in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, that will take place in Islamabad on October 15 and 16, as it has not received an invitation from the bloc's Secretariat.

Afghanistan's absence from the summit is confirmed after it was revealed that the SCO Secretariat did not extend an invitation to the country, according to Express News.

This decision also underscores Afghanistan's current status within the organisation, as it is classified as an observer state rather than a full member.

Diplomatic sources indicate that Afghanistan's membership in the SCO has been inactive since September 2021. The country became an SCO observer on June 7, 2012, but has not engaged actively since its membership was rendered.

Pakistan, the host country for the summit, is expected to welcome leaders from various nations and around 200 delegations.

Reports indicate that the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan has not acknowledged many provisions of the SCO-Afghan agreement, making recognition of the agreement essential for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

In contrast to Afghanistan, Mongolia has been invited to attend the summit as an observer state.

The SCO remains focused on fostering regional cooperation and security, with significant participation anticipated at the upcoming meeting.

tribune.com.pk

Afghanistan will not attend SCO | The Express Tribune

Afghanistan did not receive an invitation to SCO due to its inactive status within the cooperation
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Seven PMs, one vice president to attend SCO moot in Islamabad​


Seven prime ministers, including those from China and Russia, will attend a two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad next week, Pakistan's Foreign Office confirmed on Saturday.

Prime ministers from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will also be present, along with Iran's First Vice President and India's External Affairs Minister.

The Prime Minister of Mongolia, an SCO observer state, and Turkmenistan's Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers will join as special guests.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the 23rd Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting on 15-16 October in his role as the current SCO CHG chair. Bilateral meetings with visiting leaders are also planned on the sidelines of the summit.

“The CHG meeting will review ongoing cooperation in economy, trade, environment, and socio-cultural links,” the Foreign Office said. "Leaders will also adopt organisational decisions to strengthen ties between member states."

This is the first major regional conference Pakistan has hosted in years, prompting heightened security measures in the capital.

The federal government has announced a three-day public holiday in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, following a recent terrorist attack in Karachi that killed two Chinese engineers.

The high-level attendance demonstrates that SCO members remain undeterred by the attack.

Apart from India, whose representation remains at the ministerial level, all other states will be represented by either their prime ministers or vice president.

The SCO, founded in 2001 by China, Russia, and Central Asian nations, aims to promote regional stability and cooperation. It has since expanded to include India, Pakistan, and Iran as full members, with Afghanistan, Belarus, and Mongolia as observers.

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Seven PMs, one vice president to attend SCO moot in Islamabad | The Express Tribune

The federal government has announced a three-day public holiday in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
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FearlessRoar said:

Afghanistan not invited to SCO summit​


Afghanistan will not participate in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, that will take place in Islamabad on October 15 and 16, as it has not received an invitation from the bloc's Secretariat.

Afghanistan's absence from the summit is confirmed after it was revealed that the SCO Secretariat did not extend an invitation to the country, according to Express News.

This decision also underscores Afghanistan's current status within the organisation, as it is classified as an observer state rather than a full member.

Diplomatic sources indicate that Afghanistan's membership in the SCO has been inactive since September 2021. The country became an SCO observer on June 7, 2012, but has not engaged actively since its membership was rendered.

Pakistan, the host country for the summit, is expected to welcome leaders from various nations and around 200 delegations.

Reports indicate that the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan has not acknowledged many provisions of the SCO-Afghan agreement, making recognition of the agreement essential for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

In contrast to Afghanistan, Mongolia has been invited to attend the summit as an observer state.

The SCO remains focused on fostering regional cooperation and security, with significant participation anticipated at the upcoming meeting.

tribune.com.pk

Afghanistan will not attend SCO | The Express Tribune

Afghanistan did not receive an invitation to SCO due to its inactive status within the cooperation
tribune.com.pk tribune.com.pk
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Oh man! Thats just shocking, those Talibanis, those bastions of peace, the upholders of peace and their loving citizens. How will the SCO manage now!?!!
Maybe India should give them another stadium
 
Strange that Indian FM is visiting, BTW what does he wants to achieve by visiting a bankrupt country marred with internal political differences and dysfunctional management, hopefully he will be kept under strict surveillance by lumber1s
 
PTI’s Oct 15 protest plans during SCO summit ‘political terrorism’: Ahsan Iqbal

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday strongly condemned the PTI’s D-Chowk protest call for October 15, when the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit is set to begin, as “political terrorism”, aimed at maligning the country and stopping its development and economic progress.

The PTI has announced the suspension of its protests in Punjab and issued a nationwide call urging party leaders and workers to converge in Islamabad on Oct 15. The PTI has also demanded immediate access for party leaders and family members to its founder, Imran Khan, who is incarcerated in Adiala Jail. The government earlier banned visits to prisoners at Adiala Jail until Oct 18 due to security concerns related to the high-profile SCO summit.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the planning minister expressed disappointment at the timing of the PTI’s protest coinciding with the SCO summit, which he said was a great honour for the country.

“Now there is no doubt, that terrorism in Karachi and political terrorism protest calls are similar,” the minister said adding that the “scriptwriter” was the same person who on one hand was using terrorists to carry out explosive attacks, and on the other, was using PTI to spread anarchy and undermine Pakistan’s vital interests.

Source: Dawn News
 
At the moment SCO is not making headlines but the thing which is getting highlighted worldwide is the restriction on meeting Imran Khan and it's ensuing protest movement.
 
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Oh man! Thats just shocking, those Talibanis, those bastions of peace, the upholders of peace and their loving citizens. How will the SCO manage now!?!!
Maybe India should give them another stadium
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It's an economic summit, they should have been invited.
 

‘Comprehensive’ security plan chalked out for SCO summit in Islamabad​


A comprehensive security plan for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for October 15 and 16, has been chalked out with federal authorities preparing to shut down the federal capital.

Speaking to journalists, Islamabad Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Nasir Ali Rizvi said that the federal police have developed an integrated security strategy to ensure safety during the event.

Security personnel will be deployed at funnel areas, hotels and places where foreign delegations are staying,” he said, adding that they ensured the security of foreign leaders, delegations and guests.

Furthermore, Rizvi said search and information-based operations were underway, with personnel of the Pakistan Army, intelligence agencies, Frontier Corps (FC) and Rangers performing their duties.

The police chief pointed out that almost 93% of police force has been deployed for the security arrangements, amounting to over 9,500 officers and personnel. “An integrated traffic plan has also been issued for the convenience of citizens.”

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will be among the senior regional government officials attending the two-day conference on Tuesday and Wednesday (October 15-16).

In the weeks leading up to the summit, the government has introduced new laws that restrict protest in the federal capital.
They have also arrested hundreds of supporters of key opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who attempted to march in Islamabad earlier this month, to register protest for "independence of the judiciary" and release of its jailed founder Imran Khan.

A deadly attack on a convoy of Chinese engineers in the mega port city of Karachi last week also deepened security fears.
Local administration has banned protests, sit-ins, rallies and public gatherings in Karachi under Section 144 for a period of five days citing security concerns.

Meanwhile, Section 144 also been imposed in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Karachi till October 17, with the deployment of troops on the streets for the duration of the summit and closure of Metro Bus Service.

Similar restrictions have been imposed in some districts of Punjab, including provincial capital Lahore.

Imtiaz Gul, a security analyst and executive director of the Centre for Research and Security Studies, said the meeting holds great significance for a country that's "not seen as safe".

"The government claims to have made elaborate security arrangements and understandably so because it has to make sure that the event passes off peacefully without any untoward incident," he added.

Counter alliance​

The SCO comprises Pakistan, China, India, Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus — with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or "dialogue partners".

All visiting member nations are expected to send government heads apart from arch-rival India, who will dispatch its foreign minister in a rare visit to its neighbour.

The SCO is sometimes touted as an alternative to the Western-dominated Nato military alliance.

Analysts say the SCO is one forum where they are trying to curry regional influence.

While the SCO has a mandate to discuss security, the Islamabad summit is due to focus on trade, humanitarian and cultural issues.

Protest threat​

The country's domestic concerns are likely to dominate the sidelines of the summit, however.

The incarcerated former prime minister's PTI has threatened to stage protests, a week after scattered demonstrations by supporters saw the capital locked down for three days with mobile phone signal cut and exit and entry points blocked.

"The PTI doesn't want to showcase the positive side of Pakistan to the world," accused Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal during a press conference Saturday.

"Instead, they aim to present a picture of the country filled with tear gas and unrest."

Authorities have declared a three-day public holiday for Islamabad and the neighbouring city of Rawalpindi starting Monday, along with road closures to reduce movement around the area.

The "red zone" government quarter hosting the summit meanwhile has been spruced up with manicured lawns ringed by razor wire.

It is grappling with a broad uptick in militancy coinciding with the Taliban's 2021 return to power in neighbouring Afghanistan, where Islamabad saattackers are now taking shelter.

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‘Comprehensive’ security plan chalked out for SCO summit in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: A comprehensive security plan for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, scheduled for October 15 and 16, has been chalked out with federal authorities preparing to shut...
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SCO Summit: Delegations from India, Russia arrive in Pakistan

According to the details, a four-member delegation from India and a 76-member delegation from Russia have landed in Pakistan.

Apart from this, 15 members of China, four members of Kyrgyzstan, and two members of Iran have also reached Pakistan while seven representatives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have also landed in the country.

Pakistan has implemented stringent security measures for the summit, with the law enforcers taking responsibility for the safety of foreign delegations, supported by heavy police deployments across the capital.

The metro bus service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi will remain suspended during the summit, and the government has announced three-day holidays for public offices, educational institutions, and commercial centers in Islamabad.

All marriage halls will also remain closed to ensure smooth proceedings during the event.

On the other hand, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to stage a protest in Islamabad on October 15, adding a layer of complexity to the event’s security and traffic arrangements.

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SCO Summit: Delegations from India, Russia arrive in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan prepares to host the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit on October 15-16, the arrival of foreign delegations
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The names of the top leaders of the member countries which will be attending the SCO summit in Islamabad are as follows:

  • Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang
  • Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin
  • Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
  • Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref
  • Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko
  • Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov
  • Kyrgyzstan’s Ministers Cabinet Chairman Zhaparov Akylbek
  • Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda
  • Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov
  • Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai
  • Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers’ Deputy Chairman Rashid Meredov
  • SCO Secretary General Zhang Ming
  • SCO RATS Executive Committee Director Ruslan Mirzayev
  • SCO Business Council Chairman of the Board Atif Ikram Shaikh
  • SCO Interbank Union Chairman of the Council Marat Yelibayev
 

Chinese premier Li Quang lands in Islamabad for historic SCO summit​


Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang landed in Islamabad on an Air China flight on Monday for a historic visit, marking the first visit of a Chinese premier to Pakistan in 11 years.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally received his Chinese counterpart at the airport, underscoring the significance of this high-level diplomatic engagement.

After a warm welcome, Prime Minister Li Qiang proceeded to the Prime Minister House, where a formal guard of honor was presented in his honor. Both leaders are set to engage in one-on-one talks, followed by delegation-level meetings to strengthen bilateral ties.

Samaa
 

Indian minister to stay in Pakistan for SCO summit for 24 hours​


Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow evening for a short visit, according to the Indian media.

Jaishankar would be visiting Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

During his 24-hour stay, Jaishankar is expected to hold key meetings with top Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. These interactions are likely to focus on regional cooperation and diplomatic discussions under the SCO framework.

Indian media reports also suggest that the Indian minister may attend a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in honour of the summit's dignitaries. Jaishankar’s visit marks a rare diplomatic engagement between India and Pakistan, as relations between the two neighbouring countries have been strained in recent years.

Earlier on Monday, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang landed in Islamabad on an Air China flight for a historic visit, marking the first visit of a Chinese premier to Pakistan in 11 years. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally received his Chinese counterpart at the airport.

After a warm welcome, Prime Minister Li Qiang proceeded to the PM House, where a formal guard of honour was presented to him. Both leaders are set to engage in one-on-one talks, followed by delegation-level meetings to strengthen bilateral ties.

www.samaa.tv

Indian minister to stay in Pakistan for SCO summit for 24 hours: Media

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow for a 24-hour visit to attend the SCO summit. He is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for regional cooperation discussions amid strained India-Pakistan relations.
www.samaa.tv www.samaa.tv
 
FearlessRoar said:
The names of the top leaders of the member countries which will be attending the SCO summit in Islamabad are as follows:

  • Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang
  • Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin
  • Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
  • Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref
  • Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko
  • Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov
  • Kyrgyzstan’s Ministers Cabinet Chairman Zhaparov Akylbek
  • Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda
  • Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov
  • Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai
  • Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers’ Deputy Chairman Rashid Meredov
  • SCO Secretary General Zhang Ming
  • SCO RATS Executive Committee Director Ruslan Mirzayev
  • SCO Business Council Chairman of the Board Atif Ikram Shaikh
  • SCO Interbank Union Chairman of the Council Marat Yelibayev
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Ah so basically a bunch of irrelevant folks getting together for gossip. These jamborees are a major waste of developing nation's money. Can anyone point to a single thing achieved by the SCO in the 20+ years it's been around?
 
FearlessRoar said:

Indian minister to stay in Pakistan for SCO summit for 24 hours​


Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow evening for a short visit, according to the Indian media.

Jaishankar would be visiting Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

During his 24-hour stay, Jaishankar is expected to hold key meetings with top Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. These interactions are likely to focus on regional cooperation and diplomatic discussions under the SCO framework.

Indian media reports also suggest that the Indian minister may attend a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in honour of the summit's dignitaries. Jaishankar’s visit marks a rare diplomatic engagement between India and Pakistan, as relations between the two neighbouring countries have been strained in recent years.

Earlier on Monday, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang landed in Islamabad on an Air China flight for a historic visit, marking the first visit of a Chinese premier to Pakistan in 11 years. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally received his Chinese counterpart at the airport.

After a warm welcome, Prime Minister Li Qiang proceeded to the PM House, where a formal guard of honour was presented to him. Both leaders are set to engage in one-on-one talks, followed by delegation-level meetings to strengthen bilateral ties.

www.samaa.tv

Indian minister to stay in Pakistan for SCO summit for 24 hours: Media

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow for a 24-hour visit to attend the SCO summit. He is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for regional cooperation discussions amid strained India-Pakistan relations.
www.samaa.tv www.samaa.tv
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I hope he gets the proper state welcome from Pakistan. If not it would be a disgrace.
 
Tajik, Kyrgyz premiers latest to arrive in Islamabad ahead of all-important SCO summit

Premiers of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, among others, arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday, as the highly anticipated 23rd summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is set to commence in the evening.

The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus — with 16 more countries affiliated as observers or “dialogue partners”.

Pakistan became a full member of the SCO at its 2017 summit in Kazakhstan, which was attended by ex-PM Nawaz Sharif, who recently also expressed the hope for reviving ties with India.

In his capacity as the current Chair of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the summit.

Around noon today, Kyrgyz premier, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov, arrived at the Nur Khan Airbase, where he was received by Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik, PTV News reported.

Source: Dawn News
 
Red-Indian said:
Ah so basically a bunch of irrelevant folks getting together for gossip. These jamborees are a major waste of developing nation's money. Can anyone point to a single thing achieved by the SCO in the 20+ years it's been around?
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I am surprised India even bothered sending a delegate then considering the poor relations between the two countries.
 
Red-Indian said:
Ah so basically a bunch of irrelevant folks getting together for gossip. These jamborees are a major waste of developing nation's money. Can anyone point to a single thing achieved by the SCO in the 20+ years it's been around?
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There’s a reason why we put SAARC summits in a cold box. These low level conferences don’t serve our global ambitions.
 
Bhaijaan said:
There’s a reason why we put SAARC summits in a cold box. These low level conferences don’t serve our global ambitions.
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Yeah the SCO needs to go the way of SAARC. I think there have been proposals to merge with other groups but it seems to run on like a zombie entity. If left to China and Russia, they would look to develop it as a counter to NATO - basically some military and intelligence co-operation but the presence of the odd man out in India doesn't allow that.
 
Red-Indian said:
Yeah the SCO needs to go the way of SAARC. I think there have been proposals to merge with other groups but it seems to run on like a zombie entity. If left to China and Russia, they would look to develop it as a counter to NATO - basically some military and intelligence co-operation but the presence of the odd man out in India doesn't allow that.
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China has been creating and expanding all such random mulilateral orgs to counter western dominated hierarchy of UN. But China has no idea how to manage it with its solo agenda of dictating everything.
BRICS could have been something but its all down the drain with illogical expansion.
The only things of any worth outside UN are G20 and NATO. rest are all bumbling entities for photo ops.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
I am surprised India even bothered sending a delegate then considering the poor relations between the two countries.
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Yeah the more I think about it, it seems to me like India is looking to hang around as a sort of fly in the ointment.

Just look at the core members
Country
23px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png
China
23px-Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg.png
Kazakhstan
23px-Flag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png
Kyrgyzstan
23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png
Russia
23px-Flag_of_Tajikistan.svg.png
Tajikistan
23px-Flag_of_Uzbekistan.svg.png
Uzbekistan
23px-Flag_of_India.svg.png
India
23px-Flag_of_Pakistan.svg.png
Pakistan
23px-Flag_of_Iran.svg.png
Iran
23px-Flag_of_Belarus.svg.png
Belarus
with Mongolia & Afghanistan as observers

Except for India, they're all Chinese or Russian clients. If India gets out, they could move towards consolidating this as a military and economic co-operation entity to eventually rival NATO. With India in, that's a non-starter. That's probably why Jaishankar couldn't skip. Someone senior enough from India has to be present to muck up any attempts at consensus.
 
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