Earthquake in Afghanistan Claims 500 Lives, Over 1,000 Injured

Kabul – A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed approximately 500 people and injured more than 1,000. According to Khaama Press, the first tremor, measuring 6.0 in magnitude, struck at 11:47 PM local time, followed 20 minutes later by a 4.5 magnitude aftershock at a depth of 10 km.

Xi Jinping Proposes SCO Development Bank

Tianjin – Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the establishment of an SCO Development Bank at the 25th SCO Heads of States Council Meeting, attended by leaders including PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He highlighted SCO’s growth, regional cooperation, and announced scholarships, innovation programs, and development projects for […]

PM Shehbaz Sharif Attends SCO Welcome Banquet

Tianjin – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended the welcome banquet for world leaders at the 25th SCO Heads of States Council Meeting in Tianjin, China. He was warmly received by President Xi Jinping, as discussions highlighted regional cooperation, bilateral relations, and continued engagement among member states to promote peace, stability, and development in the […]

Xi Jinping Welcomes PM Shehbaz at SCO Banquet

Tianjin – President Xi Jinping welcomed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the state banquet during the 25th SCO Heads of States Council Meeting on 31 August 2025.

Shehbaz Sharif Meets Iranian President at SCO Summit

Tianjin – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met President of Iran H.E. Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. Both leaders discussed regional cooperation, economic ties, and reaffirmed commitment to peace and stability.