{"id":502044,"date":"2025-09-11T01:09:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T20:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=502044"},"modified":"2025-09-11T01:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T20:09:21","slug":"pakistan-assumes-chair-of-sco-rats-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistan-assumes-chair-of-sco-rats-2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Assumes Chair of SCO-RATS (2025-26)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Wednesday assumed the Chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization\u2019s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS). This is a reflection of the confidence of SCO member states in Pakistan\u2019s dedicated efforts and contributions towards regional peace and security, particularly in combating terrorism. In its capacity as the Chair of SCO-RATS, Pakistan will work towards fostering regional cooperation against terrorism, in line with shared priorities, guided by the Shanghai Spirit of mutual trust, equality, and shared responsibility. It will also host events and activities across key domains \u2014 including cyber counter-terrorism, information operations, border security, countering terrorist financing, and capacity-building \u2014 to deepen collaboration. As a frontline state in combating terrorism, Pakistan continues to make unparalleled sacrifices to ensure safety and security not only of its own people but the region and beyond. As a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025\u201326 term, Pakistan has also been entrusted with key responsibilities in the counter terrorsm domain, among others. 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