Pakistan joined the SCO as a full member in which year, paving the way for its hosting of SCO events?
Q1. Pakistan joined the SCO as a full member in which year, paving the way for its hosting of SCO events?
Answer: 2017
Explanation: Pakistan (alongside India) was admitted as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in June 2017 at the Astana summit. Full membership gave Pakistan eligibility to host SCO meetings, culminating in the 2024 Islamabad summit.