The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised foreign diplomats to restrict their travel to Islamabad ahead of the next meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), scheduled for October 15-16.

In letters sent to diplomatic missions on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, foreign diplomats have been informed of the strict security measures that will be in place for participants at the high-profile event.

The government implemented these security measures to ensure the safety of participants attending the SCO meeting. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the diplomats that several key highways in Islamabad will be closed to general traffic during the conference.

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In order to avoid any inconvenience or security risk, diplomats were asked to limit their movements to the red zone and the diplomatic enclave. They were also asked to respect the traffic plan established for the event to ensure smooth logistical coordination during the conference.

As preparations intensify for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad, local authorities have stepped up security measures, sending advisories to traders in the capital.

Police ordered wedding halls, cafes, restaurants and snooker clubs to close from October 12 to 16 to ensure the high-profile event could go ahead smoothly.

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The decision was taken to enhance security and minimize public movement in sensitive areas. These notices were issued to the traders concerned by the police stations (SHO) of different police stations. The police stressed that action will be taken against businesses and traders who do not comply with the orders.

China said on Thursday it would work with Pakistan to protect the safety and security of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan, following the killing of two Chinese engineers on Sunday claimed by a separatist group.

Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said she was not aware of reports that Pakistani authorities would seek to restrict the movements of Chinese citizens during the Cooperation Organization meeting. from Shanghai next week due to the security risk posed by militant groups targeting them.