Pakistan, Sept. 1 -- Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of Heads of State for 2026-27. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the declaration confirming Pakistan's upcoming leadership role. The signing ceremony took place during the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

The declaration formally assigns Pakistan the chairmanship for the 2026-27 term. Shehbaz signed the document during the ceremony held in Bishkek. The development marks Pakistan's upcoming role in leading the SCO heads of state council.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation brings together member states through a regional platform for cooperation. Pakistan has remained an active member of the organisation. Its upcoming chai...