Islamabad: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a temporary suspension of consular services in Islamabad from the 14th to the 17th of this month due to security measures related to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government Meeting.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, while services will be halted in the capital, the Foreign Office ensures that consular operations will continue uninterrupted at its liaison offices in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Gujarat. The suspension is a precautionary measure to ensure security during the high-profile international event, which will see significant diplomatic activity in the city.