ISLAMABAD, 19 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed for Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Monday to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting, scheduled to be held on October 19–20, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Ishaq Dar will participate in the proceedings of the meeting and hold bilateral discussions with Tajikistan’s leadership and his counterparts from SCO member states on the sidelines. The meeting provides an important platform for member countries to discuss regional cooperation, economic development, trade and other matters of mutual interest. Pakistan’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening engagement with SCO member states and promoting regional connectivity and cooperation.