Tensions Rise Ahead of SCO Meeting as PTI Protests Loom

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged not to allow Imran Khan's PTI to disrupt the upcoming SCO meeting, referencing past protests that led to the cancellation of a Chinese president's visit. Sharif condemns PTI for creating national chaos, amid security concerns following a recent attack on Chinese workers.

As the SCO meeting approaches, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that Imran Khan's PTI party would not be permitted to replicate their protests from 2014, which had previously caused the cancellation of a Chinese presidential visit.

This year's summit in the capital is scheduled for October 15 and 16, attracting high-profile attendees, including leaders from China, Russia, and India. Sharif's firm stance comes in the wake of Khan's incarcerated status and recent PTI demonstrations across Islamabad and Lahore that clashed with security forces.

The tension escalates following a recent attack targeting Chinese workers, adding urgency to Sharif's security assurances to China amid the geopolitical spotlight on Pakistan.

(With inputs from agencies.)