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Govt Defends Purchase of 45 Bulletproof Vehicles for 2027 SCO Summit

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  • Govt to buy 45 bulletproof vehicles for 2027 SCO summit in Islamabad.
  • ECC approved over Rs6 billion supplementary grant for the purchase.
  • Cabinet Division says current 2016 models are below required standards.

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The government plans to purchase 45 bulletproof vehicles for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad, scheduled for 2027. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a supplementary grant of over Rs6 billion for this purpose. The Cabinet Division justified the purchase by highlighting the need for enhanced security for high-level foreign dignitaries and noting that the current fleet of vehicles, dating back to 2016, does not meet the required standards.

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The government has defended its decision to purchase 45 new bulletproof vehicles for the SCO summit in 2027, stating the current fleet from 2016 is inadequate for ensuring the security of visiting heads of state. The Cabinet Division cited Pakistan's security situation and the high-profile nature of the event.

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