Pakistan Launches High-Tech Media Centre for Global Journalists Ahead of SCO Summit
— October 15, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan’s federal government has inaugurated a state-of-the-art ‘Media Facilitation Centre’ to support international and local journalists covering the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024. The summit, being hosted by Pakistan for the first time, is set to take place on October 15-16.
The media centre, located at the Pak-China Friendship Centre, was launched by the Minister for Information and Broadcasting on Monday, accompanied by senior ministry officials. The facility offers cutting-edge services to facilitate smooth media coverage during the two-day regional event.
The centre is adorned with thematic pictorials, banners, decorative elements, and fountains, showcasing national landmarks from the nine full member countries of the SCO. Leaders from China, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, along with the vice president of Iran and India’s external affairs minister, will be attending the summit.
The centre features SMD screens displaying banners from SCO member nations, alongside a dedicated multimedia display showcasing Pakistan’s scenic landscapes and rich cultural heritage. A display section has also been set up, offering literature on Pakistan’s notable literary figures, cultural heritage, archaeological sites, and tourism opportunities.
Journalists will benefit from high-speed Wi-Fi, studio services, and printing facilities, ensuring seamless media operations throughout the event.