October 16, 2024
Pakistan Arrives at the Big Boys’ Table (Opinion)
Islamabad, long seen as a silent guest in international diplomacy’s lofty chambers has now firmly pulled up a chair at the big boys’ table and this time, it’s hosting the party. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad isn’t just about handshakes and photo ops, it’s a bold statement. Pakistan won’t remain a quiet observer anymore. A nation more renowned for cricket, mangoes and a volatile security paradigm is now hosting heavyweight discussions on regional defence, economic cooperation and all those high-stakes issues that make global leaders sweat. Who would’ve thought? This summit may be considered as Pakistan’s Great


