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About SCO Heads of Government Meeting 2024

Edition: 23rd 

Venue: Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad

Starting date: 15 Oct 2024

Ending date: 16 Oct 2024

Chairmanship: Pakistan  

Non-Participation: Afghanistan 

Indian Paticipataion: S. Jaishankar

Additional Information

SCO, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, is an organization 

Having 10 member states with its headquarters in Beijing, China

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Explanation

ECO has named Lahore as its tourism capital for 2027, recognising the city’s rich cultural, historical, architectural heritage.

The announcement marks a major international honour for Pakistan.

Lahore joins a prestigious list of cities recognised by the ECO, which includes Erzurum in Türkiye for 2025 and Shahrisabz in Uzbekistan in 2024.

Additional Information:

ECO stands for Economic Cooperation Organization.

Founded in 1985 with its headquarters in Iran.

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Explanation

ECO has named Lahore as its tourism capital for 2027, recognising the city’s rich cultural, historical, architectural heritage.

The announcement marks a major international honour for Pakistan.

Lahore joins a prestigious list of cities recognised by the ECO, which includes Erzurum in Türkiye for 2025 and Shahrisabz in Uzbekistan in 2024.

Additional Information:

ECO stands for Economic Cooperation Organization.

Founded in 1985 with its headquarters in Iran.

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Explanation

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on 22 March 2025 observed ‘Earth Hour’ by switching off lights .

Observed from 8:30 pm to 9:30pm.

Pakistan observed Earth Hour with the lights of major government buildings, including the Parliament House, switched off.

This hour is globally observed by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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Explanation

Know about ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Edition: 9th

Venues: Pakistan/United Arab Emirates

Participating teams: 8

Total Matches: 15

Starting date: 19 Feb 2025

Closing date: 09 March 2025

Administrator: International Cricket Council (ICC)

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