In preparation for the SCO summit, Islamabad implements heightened security measures, including the temporary closure of businesses and a ban on pigeon and kite flying. A three-day public holiday has been announced,

661 officials will perform duties with motorcades: 2,358 on routes, 2,358 will protect accommodations, 459 at the conference venue, 122 at the inner and intermediate cordons, 222 officials at different points in the high-security zone, and 37 officials in the parking area, and 72 people will perform duties in the control room.

Protests by the opposition PTI and a major suicide bombing outside Karachi airport that killed Chinese civilians have cast a shadow over the event.

Pakistan ruled out bilateral talks with India at the SCO summit following India’s refusal, while both countries’ foreign ministers will attend. Tensions remain high since the 2019 airstrikes and the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.