In Pakistan, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been accused of violating the State Secrets Act for allegedly disclosing and using a confidential telegram from Pakistan’s Ambassador to Washington for political gain. The trial, held at Adiala prison in Rawalpindi and overseen by Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain, resulted in formal charges. The court postponed the hearing to October 27, and both Khan and Qureshi deny the accusations.

The confidential telegram was said to be evidence of alleged U.S. pressure on the Pakistani army to overthrow the government in April 2022, a claim made by Khan. However, the Pakistani army has refuted these allegations.

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ECO Leaders Meet in Khankendi for 17th Summit

On Jul 4, 2025

The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other regional leaders. Hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the summit brought together heads of state and government from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

In his speech, President Erdoğan criticized Israel’s regional actions, stating, “We can neither abandon the Palestinian cause nor remain silent as the Netanyahu administration turns our region into a bloodbath.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended recent Iranian military actions under the UN Charter’s right to self-defense. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said, “Currently, Azerbaijan is building new cities and villages on the lands that Armenia turned into ruins, the Great Return program is being implemented.”

Established in 1985 as a continuation of the earlier RCD platform, the ECO aims to boost regional cooperation among its 10 member states. The summit, held every two years, facilitates joint initiatives across sectors such as trade, transport, energy, and health.

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ECO Leaders Meet in Khankendi for 17th Summit