September 1, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the SCO Council of Heads of State in Bishkek that water must never be weaponised or used as an instrument of coercion, and that treaties governing shared waters are binding international commitments.
September 1, 2026
The SCO Council of Heads of State and the SCO Plus session met in Bishkek on 1 September, with leaders from China, Russia, India, Iran and Türkiye attending, as Pakistan assumed the chairmanship for 2026-27.
August 31, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for a three-day visit to Bishkek, where he will address the SCO summit and take over the chairmanship of the Council of Heads of State for 2026-27.
November 15, 2025
. Water in Tajikistan’s Nurek Reservoir (seen here in March 2024) has fallen sharply since late 2024. Photo: AFP (file) DUSHANBE: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are facing an energy crisis as water levels have plummeted in the reservoirs that feed their largest hydroelectric plants, officials said this week. The two landlocked Central Asian countries depend heavily on hydropower. Both use huge Soviet hydroelectric plants for their domestic electricity production. The water level in the reservoir connected to Tajikistan’s Nurek power plant has dropped by 2.47 meters (8.1 feet) in the past year, the state utility company told AFP on Friday. Tajikistan’s
May 19, 2024
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Groups of assailants stormed the homes of foreign students in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, following a May 13 brawl between locals and Egyptian nationals, according to media reports on Saturday. Some protesters blocked traffic and vandalized buildings. Security forces made several arrests, according to a statement issued by the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry. Even Pakistani students were among those attacked by locals in the mob attacks and about 30 of them landed in Lahore on Saturday on a flight from Bishkek. The first batch of students was received by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed his deputy Ishaq
May 18, 2024
Pakistani students studying in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek have been told to “stay home” after they were among foreign students subjected to mob violence by locals early Saturday. So far no death has been confirmed from the country’s mission in the Central Asian state. The violence prompted the country’s ambassador in Bishkek, Hassan Zaigham, to advise all Pakistani students to remain indoors until the situation “returns to normal”. “Due to mob violence around student hostels in Bishkek, the embassy strongly advises all Pakistani students in Bishkek to remain indoors until the situation returns to normal,” Zaigham wrote to X. “We are
March 10, 2024
ISLAMABAD: The Afghan government has announced that it has signed a 1.2 billion dollar regional project to bring clean energy from Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic to Pakistan via Afghanistan. The Central Asia-South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000) was inked in Istanbul, Turkiye, by representatives of the four countries, a spokesman for “Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat” or DABS said on March 9. The DABS Spokesman Hekmatullah Mewandi said in a video message that the World Bank showed readiness to resume work on the project after efforts by the Islamic Emirate, the DABS and regional countries. He said in a
January 27, 2024
ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistani, Iranian, Russian and Chinese officials are scheduled to meet in the Afghan capital Kabul on January 29 to explore ways for boosting interaction with the Afghan Taliban officials, Pakistani and Afghan officials said late Saturday. This will be the first meeting of a ‘regional contact group’ ahead of a United Nations conference on Afghanistan to be held in Qatar next month. The idea of the establishment of a regional contact group was floated by Iran in the fifth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan in Kazan, Russia, on Sept 29, 2023. Special representatives and senior
September 9, 2023
While many Pakistanis dream of visiting far-flung destinations, there are several beautiful and affordable places close to home or just a short flight away. Here’s a list of five such destinations that combine affordability, accessibility, and stunning beauty for Pakistani tourists: Sri Lanka: This island nation in the Indian Ocean is often dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’. Its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and rich history make it a diverse destination. From exploring the ancient city of Polonnaruwa to sunbathing in Mirissa or hiking in the Central Highlands, there’s something for every traveler. Thanks to its proximity and frequent
August 20, 2022
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to enhance economic and trade cooperation and increase regional connectivity to provide regional economic and trade integration with Central Asian States. The understanding was reached during a meeting of Minister for Commerce and Investment, Syed Naveed Qamar and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Artykbaev in Islamabad. They also discussed ways and means on increasing trade volume between the two countries and enhancing cooperation in other areas of mutual interest. The Minister said that promoting international trade, transit and investment is the pivot around which Pakistan seeks to devise its economic policies. The
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