Introduction:The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has emerged as a significant regional bloc, fostering cooperation and dialogue among its member states. Over the years, the SCO has expanded its influence and attracted attention from countries seeking to strengthen their regional ties. Apart from the aforementioned countries, countries like Belarus and Mongolia have also expressed their interest in joining the SCO. Conclusion:The SCO’s growing influence and its emphasis on regional cooperation have attracted the attention of several countries seeking to join its ranks. Sources:– Official website of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization: https://www.sco.int/– “India’s SCO membership will help regional peace, stability: PM Modi” – The Economic Times: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indias-sco-membership-will-help-regional-peace-stability-pm-modi/articleshow/82730347.cms– “Pakistan’s SCO membership: Opportunities and challenges” – The Express Tribune: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2300917/pakistans-sco-membership-opportunities-and-challenges– “Iran’s SCO membership: Opportunities and implications” – Tehran Times: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/462674/Iran-s-SCO-membership-opportunities-and-implications– “Afghanistan’s SCO membership: Prospects and challenges” – The Diplomat: https://thediplomat.com/2021/06/afghanistans-sco-membership-prospects-and-challenges/

Pakistan on Wednesday urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to probe who provided latest weapons to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). At the UNSC’s UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) briefing on Afghanistan, Permanent Representative of Pakistan, Ambassador Munir Akram, said Pakistan faced a major threat from the TTP and its affiliates. “Any process of engagement with the Afghan Interim Government should be conducted on the basis of the action that it takes against these terrorist organizations. On Afghan refugees, Ambassador Akram said Pakistan had indeed paid an enormous price for its 40 years of generosity towards Afghanistan. After 40 years, we continue to host 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees with little or no support from the international community, he said.

There have been complaints of social networking website X (formerly Twitter) being down around the world. According to foreign media, complaints of service down of both the social media micro-blogging website and mobile application surfaced around 11 am. According to media reports, users visiting X saw ‘WELCOME TO YOUR TIMELINE’ written instead of regular tweets, indicating that there has been a major problem on the social networking site. Complaints of X service being down worldwideAccording to X-monitoring website Downdetector, about 70,000 complaints were received from around the world about X’s service being affected. It should be remembered that earlier in March and July of this year, there were complaints about X’s service being affected.

Nawaz Sharif, the Quaid of PML-N, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable contributions of minorities to the country and the nation. During the discourse on Thursday, he emphasized his belief in the equality of all Pakistanis, emphasizing that minorities are true and patriotic citizens. Nawaz Sharif went on to highlight the noteworthy services minorities have provided to the Pakistan Army, drawing attention to the historical presence of Hindus and Christians among the close aides of Quaid-e-Azam. In his address, Nawaz Sharif underlined the precious asset that minorities represent, emphasizing that Pakistan finds its completeness through the rich diversity they bring to the nation. As the nation progresses, Nawaz Sharif’s words underscore the importance of embracing and cherishing the diversity that defines the true essence of Pakistan.

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For the first time since his official hiring announcement, we heard the new Penn State football defensive coordinator, Tom Allen, speak to the media today. Tom Allen had “immediate interest” in DC role at Penn StateOnce the 2023 regular season ended, so did Tom Allen’s tenure as the head coach of Indiana. James Franklin wasted no time in replacing Manny Diaz when he left the Penn State football team for the Duke head coaching role. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and insights on your favorite Penn State athletics. It’s due to your support that we can become one of the market’s fastest-growing Penn State sports outlets!

James Franklin wasted no time finding the next defensive coordinator for Penn State football. James Franklin: ‘Obvious’ traits led to hiring Tom Allen at Penn StateThe hiring of Tom Allen as the next Penn State defensive coordinator is already receiving widespread praise among the national media. During his availability following National Signing Day, James Franklin explained the “obvious” characteristics that made him want to hire Allen at Penn State. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and insights on your favorite Penn State athletics. It’s due to your support that we can become one of the market’s fastest-growing Penn State sports outlets!

Christmas is about change, hope and peace, and it is about family, friends, and food, as all big holidays are, in Islam, Christianity and other religions. The church year has just begun, and the coming Sunday is the forth Sunday in the new year, called Advent, and it is also Christmas Eve. In Christianity and Islam, the second coming of Jesus/Isa is believed to take place in Jerusalem, the holy city to believers in the Abrahamic religions. We pray that the Christmas message of peace on earth come true and that all people can see what God’s will is. Dear reader, may I wish you a Merry Christmas.

I am writing to express deep con­cern about the silent crisis loom­ing large—the impact of climate change on children. This includes nu­merous Pakistani children whose futures are jeopardised by envi­ronmental degradation and cli­mate disasters, with water scarcity emerging as a significant concern. In 2022, over 739 million children faced water scarcity problems. Climate change is not only af­fecting access to clean water but also disrupting the education of our youth, a basic right. A global report states that 40 million chil­dren worldwide face interruptions in their education due to climate disasters.

Political analysts say that the upcoming election should not only be credible but it should also look free, fair and transparent in order to ensure political stability in the country post-2024. These analysts were speaking in the Express News political talk-show, “Experts”, moderated by anchor Dua Jamil on Wednesday. In her intro, Dua said that PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has declared that Imran Khan would contest the election from three constituencies. However, Faisal claims that Imran Khan is not fighting against any political party – rather he is fighting the establishment. He also believes denying Imran Khan the opportunity to contest the elections could undermine the legitimacy of the elections.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan, grappling with an array of climate-in­duced and geo-meteoro­logical challenges, is tak­ing a substantial stride toward proactive disas­ter management. In response, this two-day event aspires to unite diverse stakeholders in a collaborative effort to craft a comprehensive roadmap for anticipatory action in Pakistan. Discus­sions revolved around constructing, reinforc­ing, and amplifying an­ticipatory action and forecast-based financing to mitigate the impact of anticipated disasters. Participants delved into strategies for integrating anticipatory action con­cepts into existing pro­jects and advancing the utilisation of weather and climate data for en­hanced disaster prepar­edness. By harnessing the collec­tive expertise of diverse stakeholders, the Na­tional Dialogue Platform aims to chart the course for a more anticipatory and effective disaster management approach in Pakistan.

A spokesperson of the EAD confirmed to The Express Tribune that $1.2 billion in loan agreements with the ADB have been inked. Of the $1.2 billion, ADB will provide $400 million in budget support under two different deals, said the officials. design: mohsin alamThe ADB is expected to disburse a $300 million loan under the so-called Domestic Resource Mobilisation programme this week. Pakistan has taken a $300 million loan to strengthen the tax administration and increase collection – a task that does not need any foreign borrowing. The 15-year tenor of the ADB loan is also relatively shorter than its previous financing to Pakistan.

Penn State football assistant hints multiple DBs are off to the NFLIt’s a busy time of year for folks within the Penn State football program. At the same time, many Penn State players have made their decision about their future, while others have not said much. While Smith’s statement has not been publicly confirmed by any of those three players, Penn State fans need to prepare for this scenario. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and insights on your favorite Penn State athletics. It’s due to your support that we can become one of the market’s fastest-growing Penn State sports outlets!

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Associa­tion (SCBA) Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to take notice of discrepancies in delimitation of the constituencies instead of endorsing every act of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). It added that despite its lower population com­pared to Gujranwala Division, an additional seat has been allo­cated, raising questions about the transparency of the electoral process. It maintained that in light of these circumstances, the PBC cannot turn a blind eye to these critical matters. They stress that the Supreme Court of Pakistan, as the highest Constitution­al Court, must take notice of these discrepancies instead of en­dorsing every act of the CECP. It continued that the PBC remains committed to upholding democratic principles and fostering transparency in the electoral process for the benefit of all citizens.

QUETTA - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said that the gov­ernment had taken multiple initiatives to bring about reforms in bureaucracy in order to improve overall governance structure of Balochistan province. As regards, the Internet ser­vice in Balochistan, the prime minister said this would be re­solved in a month or two after completing the project of the firewall. To another question, he said the Balochistan province had been given the exemption from the government’s recent deci­sion to curtail gas supply. The prime minister suggest­ed that about 10 million Paki­stani diaspora, living in differ­ent parts of the globe, could play their part in overcoming the out-of-school children is­sue. The caretaker prime minister, referring to the trade and economic potential of the region, said trillions of dollars trade was expected in the re­gion.