{
  "id": 6842770,
  "title": "Dar reviews preparations for ECO Council of Ministers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/dar-reviews-preparations-for-eco-council-of-ministers",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T01:57:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439136/dar-reviews-preparations-for-eco-council-of-ministers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ISLAMABAD witnessed a significant meeting on Friday, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, with the aim of reviewing preparations for the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers (COM) scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 15–16, 2026. During the meeting, Dar was provided with a comprehensive briefing on the various aspects of the COM, such as the proposed agenda, participation, logistics, and other essential arrangements.\n\nDar’s meticulous review of the preparations encompassed key elements ensuring a successful COM meeting. He emphasized Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Economic Cooperation Organization and its potential to foster regional trade, connectivity, and economic cooperation. The DPM/FM directed all relevant parties to meticulously prepare for a productive and successful COM meeting in Pakistan, underscoring the importance of this event in advancing regional collaboration.\n\nThe meeting was attended by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, along with key officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ensuring a robust and coordinated approach to the preparations for the upcoming ECO COM.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Friday to review preparations for the ECO Council of Ministers (COM), which Pakistan will host on 15–16 November 2026. The DPM/FM was briefed on the preparations, including the proposed programme and agenda, participation, logistics, and other arrangements. He reviewed the preparations…",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the review meeting.",
    "Meeting covered preparations for ECO Council of Ministers in Pakistan November 15–16, 2026.",
    "Dar emphasized Pakistan's commitment to ECO and regional cooperation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}