Pakistan
SC announces 3-day holiday ahead of SCO summit
Legal proceedings will resume on October 17
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced a three-day closure from October 14 to 16 in connection with the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
This decision made under the Supreme Court rules, follows the issuance of an official notification by the Cabinet Division.
The closure will specifically affect the principal seat of the Supreme Court in Islamabad, while all provincial registries will remain operational as usual.
The notification highlights that the temporary suspension of court activities is directly linked to the high-profile international meeting, which aims to enhance regional cooperation among member states.
Legal proceedings will resume on October 17, following the break. The SCO summit is expected to draw attention from various global leaders, underscoring Pakistan's active role in international diplomacy.