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At the 2024 Summit, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasizes the importance of teamwork for a united SCO Region

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As he launched the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government conference, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged more cooperation among member states. In his introductory remarks, Sharif, 73, referred to the organization as a beacon of multilateralism. In addition to 16 other nations that participated as observers or dialogue partners, the leaders of the member states—China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus—also attended. The Prime Minister stressed in his speech that the worldwide organization, which is based on the "Shanghai spirit," speaks for more than 40% of the world's population. He greeted guests to Islamabad and praised the occasion as evidence of the close cooperation and ties between several countries. In order to improve regional collaboration, security, and sustainable development, the premier urged the leaders to make use of the platform to share best practices, brainstor

Russia and Pakistan agree to increase cooperation in a number of areas

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In the fields of trade, industry, energy, connectivity, research, technology, and education, Pakistan and Russia have committed to pursuing active communication and collaboration. On the sidelines of the 23rd SCO Heads of Council of Heads of Government meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin met in Islamabad today and came to this accord. In addition to highlighting the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations over the past 20 years, the two prime ministers talked about the full range of bilateral cooperation. On every topic of shared interest, the two prime ministers decided to continue working closely together. They also agreed on expanded collaboration between the two countries' banking sectors to assist commerce and investment, as well as linguistic exchanges between the two nations to improve people-to-people interactions. Enhancing collaboration at multilateral venues, such as the Shanghai collaboration Organization and the U

Maryam Nawaz claims that the PTI staged the attack incident at Lahore College in order to stir up unrest

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Following the failure of their sit-ins, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of fabricating a story about an alleged attack at a college in Lahore in order to sow disarray. Maryam Nawaz claimed during a news conference in Lahore that the October 10 event was completely made up. She explained that on the day in issue, the girl who was allegedly abused wasn't even at the campus. "They said the CCTV footage was deleted, but in reality, nothing like that ever happened," she clarified. "They made up a story first, and then they started looking for the supposed victim, but there were no witnesses because the incident was made up." Maryam said that the security guard suspected of the crime was on leave at the time, and the girl in the rumors has been in the hospital since October 2. The guard is still being investigated after being taken into custody from Sargodha. "They took a non-existent event and turned it into a ma

Imran Khan withdraws from the campaign for chancellorship at Oxford University

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Imran Khan, a former prime minister and member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is not running for chancellor of Oxford University. The list of applicants for the position has been released by the esteemed university. Prominent individuals are taking part in this selection process for Oxford University's conventional and symbolic Chancellor role. Prominent British architect Sir Norman Foster, prominent attorney Peter Craig, and former UK prime minister Boris Johnson are among the contenders. In a recent interview, PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari disclosed that lobbying firms had been hired to help Imran Khan's bid for Oxford's chance to become chancellor. Additionally, he said that since he did not accept any payment from anyone for the use of lobbying firms, no one should be offended. According to local media, a well-known law firm, Matrix Chambers, stated that it believes Imran Khan does not fit the university's requirements for being eligible to serve as chancellor.

Indian FM Jaishankar calls on members of the SCO Summit in 2024 to promote trust and combat extremism

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During his speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar urged member states to cooperate on the basis of respect for one another and sovereign equality. In his speech, the top Indian diplomat emphasized the importance of maintaining territorial integrity and sovereignty in cooperative endeavors, claiming that these values are necessary for productive collaboration. He also urged the SCO to have open discussions, build trust, and advance good neighborly relations. According to him, the SCO's main objective of fighting terrorism, separatism, and extremism is desperately needed in the current environment. Jaishankar urged member nations to be resolute in tackling these urgent concerns and reiterated the SCO's adherence to its founding charter. Additionally, he argued that the SCO should take the lead in changing international organizations, emphasizing the need for a UN Security Council that is more inclusiv

In Lahore, Indian journalist Barkha Dutt meets Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif

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In what seems to be a crucial meeting given the current political events in the area, Indian journalist Barkha Dutt recently met with former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, Maryam Nawaz, in Lahore. Dutt's visit coincides with Pakistan's preparations to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference, according to Express News. International media personnel traveled to Pakistan to cover the meeting between Barkha Dutt and the Pakistan Muslim League (N) leadership, which was held against the backdrop of SCO preparations. Several foreign delegations, including prominent politicians and diplomats, are expected to visit Pakistan for the SCO meeting. S. Jaishankar, the Indian minister of external affairs, had previously scheduled to travel to Pakistan in order to attend the summit. Although media attention may be high due to the nature of Indo-Pak relations, Jaishankar had already ruled out the idea of any bilateral talks with Pakistani leaders, sa

Due to an alleged rape event in Lahore, Punjab College's registration was "cancelled

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Amid demonstrations over the alleged rape of a female student, authorities have reportedly withdrawn the registration of Punjab College's Campus 10 in Lahore. A female student at Campus 10 was allegedly raped by a security guard, which led to the protest. The matter is being investigated by the police. In addition to citing intimidation from the administration, the protesting students demanded responsibility in other rape cases. Outside the Punjab College branch, students from a number of other colleges also demonstrated. The administration is accused by protesters of putting the school's image ahead of student safety and openness, which has led to a great deal of community outrage. It is anticipated that supporters and students would come together to express their calls for accountability and justice in this grave issue. For allegedly raping a student, the accused has been placed under custody. Following the emergence of unsubstantiated reports, Deputy Inspector General (Opera

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and PM Shehbaz open Gwadar Airport

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China will continue to contribute to Pakistan's growth, according to Chinese Premier Li Qiang. He made these remarks at a signing event for several agreements between China and Pakistan that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was present at. During the occasion, Gwadar International Airport was formally launched by both prime ministers. Documents pertaining to human resource development, the 7th Joint Working Group meeting on Gwadar under CPEC, and smart classrooms were shared between the two nations during the ceremony. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in the fields of water resources and information and communication was signed. Additionally, documents were shared to strengthen the two countries' security collaboration. Premier Li Qiang called the completion of the airport a major milestone in his speech and commended the efforts of the Chinese and Pakistani workers in finishing the project. He underlined that Gwadar is a representation of the close friendship

After serving seven years in an Indian jail Pakistani fisherman come home

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After being imprisoned for seven years, seven Pakistani fisherman who unintentionally entered Indian waters during a storm have finally been released. When they returned to Karachi, their families celebrated a long-awaited reunion by welcoming them with flowers and warm embraces. The Edhi Center Tower welcomed the freed fisherman, who included Gul Sher, Samar, Ghulam Mustafa, Rajan, Sogunjo, Abdullah, and Allah Bachaya. Hafiz-e-Quran Abdullah, who had been imprisoned with his brother and six other people, explained how they had entered Indian territory due to severe weather. Abdullah described the terrible conditions under which they were imprisoned, stating that Pakistani fisherman were subjected to inhumane treatment in Indian prisons. "Despite court orders for their release, many Pakistani fishermen remain in jail," he disclosed, calling on the government to act immediately. He detailed the cruel circumstances in which captives were housed in chambers without windows for a

In Canada another member of the PIA cabin staff disappears

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The 12th such event in a single year has apparently occurred in Canada, where another flight attendant for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has vanished. Concerns were raised about the persistent problem of PIA employees not reporting back to work during stopovers overseas when the missing crew member, known as Mohsin Raza, vanished during a layover in Toronto. On October 13, Raza, who was stationed in Islamabad, was supposed to catch aircraft PK 784 from Toronto to Karachi. He was discovered gone from his hotel, though, after neglecting to report for duty. Raza was last seen at the hotel prior to his scheduled trip. He had been working as a steward on the Islamabad-Toronto route. This instance demonstrates a developing pattern in PIA where flight attendants have disappeared following layovers, especially on foreign routes. The issue still exists despite the airline's several attempts to address it, such as requiring cabin crew members to present their passports to airline off