WTP Report
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan will host the next Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in 2027, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced, directing authorities to begin immediate preparations for the high-profile event.
The announcement came as the premier laid the foundation stone of Islamabad’s T-Chowk flyover on Friday, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and urban aesthetics in the capital ahead of the summit.
PM Shehbaz pledged to make Islamabad more beautiful for international guests, noting that Tajikistan had gifted Pakistan a variety of plants. Work is already underway along Constitution Avenue, with colourful flowers expected to bloom within weeks, enhancing the city’s appearance for the summit.
The prime minister highlighted new travel initiatives aimed at residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi are overseeing projects including a proposed rail car service to improve mobility across the twin cities. The federal government has assured full support to ensure smooth and convenient travel facilities.
