Pakistan Accelerates Hotel Upgrades in Islamabad for 2027 SCO Summit
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities to expedite the completion and upgrade of hospitality facilities in Islamabad in preparation for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State summit in August 2027. This will be Pakistan's second major SCO gathering in three years. The government is undertaking several infrastructure projects, including a new convention center, cricket stadium, and safari park, to accommodate leaders from member states such as China, Russia, and India. Naqvi emphasized the need to ensure Islamabad is fully prepared and that arrangements are befitting for the distinguished guests. He also called for the renovation of existing hotels, improvements in service standards, and facilitation of partnerships between local establishments and international hotel chains. Plans are also underway to convert One Constitution Avenue into an international-standard hotel, with construction slated to begin on January 1.
