PAKISTAN, as a permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), is hosting its first summit in Islamabad. This marks a significant milestone since Pakistan`s inclusion in the SCO, as it is the first time Islamabad has invited the heads of government for discussions that will focus on regional integration.
Pakistan`s strategic location at the intersection of South Asia and Middle East presents significant trade opportunities.
Pakistan would be playing a crucial role in promoting trade and commerce, and in addressing terrorism in the region. SCO is a platform that has the potential to create job opportunities for Pakistanis in the region, particularly in the development and maritime sectors, further enhancing the country`s economic prospects.
The summit, which is starting today, is a golden opportunityforPakistan asit paves the way for infrastructural development and economic prosperity by establishing connections between South Asia and the landlocked Central Asian countries. Pakistan`s role in SCO is likely to become more significant amid ongoing geopolitical changes.
Pakistan may engage member states to drive terrorism out of the region and to make South Asia a terror-free zone.
