Explanation

• The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a regional intergovernmental organisation focused on security, economic cooperation, and regional stability.
• India and Pakistan both became full members of the SCO in 2017.
• The SCO was founded in 2001 in Shanghai, China.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• IBRD (World Bank): 11 July 1950

Additional information:

• United Nations (UN/UNO): 30 September 1947.
• FAO: 7 September 1947.
• Commonwealth of Nations: 1947; withdrew in 1972 and rejoined in 1989. 
• WHO: 1948.
• UNESCO: 1949.
• IMF: 11 July 1950. 
• SEATO: 1954; dissolved in 1977.
• CENTO: 1955; dissolved in 1979.
• OIC: 1969.
• SAARC: 1985.
• WTO: 1995.
• Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO): 9 June 2017.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States

Last verified on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan left the Commonwealth for the first time in January 1972.
• It following the recognition of Bangladesh by the Commonwealth.
• This led to Pakistan's temporary withdrawal before rejoining in 1989.

Additional information:

• The Commonwealth of Nations is a political association.
• It is founded by the Parliament of the United Kingdom on December 11, 1931.
• It's headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1979.
• It is joined to strengthen relations with developing countries.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1961
• Founding Conference: Belgrade, Serbia
• Members: 120 developing countries
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Founding Leaders: Jawaharlal Nehru, Sukarno, Josip Broz Tito, Kwame Nkrumah, Gamal Abdel Nasser

Last verified on 23-06-2026