ISLAMABAD: The 23rd meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) kicks off from today (Tuesday).

Summit 2024 takes place in Islamabad, Pakistan, on5-16. Hosting this prestigious event signifies Pakistan’s growing importance in regional affairs. The summit’s theme, “Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue;

Security measures have been significantly tightened in Islamabad ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, as police set up additional checkpoints and deployed over 1,200 officers across the city.