In Bishkek, the SCO marks 25 years by casting itself as an alternative order to the West - Pakistan Perspective

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Islamabad takes from Bishkek a key diplomatic calendar event: the rotating presidency of the SCO for 2026-2027, before hosting the next summit itself, more than an alternative narrative to the West.

Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media

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Islamabad, September 1, 2026.

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Geo NewsMEDIUMCenter
- PM to embark on Kyrgyzstan visit today for SCO summit, bilateral engagements: FO
The Express TribuneMEDIUM
- PM Shehbaz meets Iran's Pezeshkian in Bishkek ahead of SCO Summit
ARY NewsMEDIUM
- Pakistan's PM and President of Iran discuss regional tensions at SCO summit
Daily TimesMEDIUM
- PM Shehbaz arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit
Business RecorderMEDIUM
- SCO CHS for 2026-27: PM to assume Pakistan's Chairmanship
Business RecorderMEDIUM
- PM leaves for Bishkek today to attend SCO summit

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