Lahore Named SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27
Lahore has been named the Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27 by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), announced at the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, attended by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The title, rotated annually among SCO members since 2022, aims to promote tourism and cultural exchange. Pakistan holds the SCO presidency this year, with plans to host flagship cultural events in Lahore. Previous capitals include Varanasi, Almaty, Qingdao, and Cholpon-Ata.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 1 Sept, 01:53 pm. Other outlets followed.