--- title: "Government defends purchase of 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO summit" description: "Most outlets reported that the government defended its decision to purchase 45 bulletproof vehicles for the 2027 SCO summit, with several noting the Cabinet Division’s rejection of “sceptical and unwarranted” criticism. Dawn provided additional context, mentioning the cost of the 2016 models as being “far below” current standards. Pakistan Today specifically highlighted the Rs9.6 billion cost of the purchase. The framing across outlets remained largely consistent, with no significant differences in emphasis or tone." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11584-govt-explains-decision-to-purchase-45-bulletproof-vehicles site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Government defends purchase of 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO summit pakistan · updated 1 Oct 2026, 5:10 PM PKT · 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2026 · 12 articles from 10 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that the government defended its decision to purchase 45 bulletproof vehicles for the 2027 SCO summit, with several mentioning the Cabinet Division's rejection of "sceptical and unwarranted" criticism. Dawn provided additional context by noting the government's claim that 2016 models were "far below" required standards. Pakistan Today specified the total cost as Rs9.6 billion, while others did not include the figure. The framing across outlets was largely consistent, focusing on the government’s justification without attributing motives or criticism to specific sources. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 1 Oct 2026 — Govt says 45 bulletproof vehicles essential for 2027 SCO summit (1 outlet) - **Abb Takk News** — [Govt says 45 bulletproof vehicles essential for 2027 SCO summit](https://abbtakk.tv/govt-says-45-bulletproof-vehicles-essential-for-2027-sco-summit/) · 1 Oct 2026, 5:10 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The government has defended its decision to procure 45 bulletproof vehicles for security arrangements during the 2027 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, describing the fleet as the minimum required to safely transport visiting heads of state and government. The Cabinet Division, in a statement also shared by Defence Minister... ### 30 Sep 2026 — Government defends purchase of 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO summit (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the government defended its decision to purchase 45 bulletproof vehicles for the 2027 SCO summit, with several noting the Cabinet Division’s rejection of “sceptical and unwarranted” criticism. Dawn provided additional context, mentioning the cost of the 2016 models as being “far below” current standards. Pakistan Today specifically highlighted the Rs9.6 billion cost of the purchase. The framing across outlets remained largely consistent, with no significant differences in emphasis or tone. - **Profit** — [Govt defends purchase of 45 bulletproof vehicles for 2027 SCO summit](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/01/govt-defends-purchase-of-45-bulletproof-vehicles-for-2027-sco-summit) · 1 Oct 2026, 8:01 AM PKT > Cabinet Division says secure transport is essential as Islamabad prepares to host heads of state, government and international organisations in August-September 2027 - **Daily Times** — [Govt defends decision to buy 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO moot](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1560786/govt-defends-decision-to-buy-45-bulletproof-vehicles-for-sco-moot/) · 1 Oct 2026, 4:13 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The government on Wednesday justified its decision to purchase 45 bulletproof vehicles for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of Heads of State moot in Islamabad next year, stressing the need for ensuring “maximum possible level of protection” during the summit and citing Pakistan’s “security paradigm”. The justification came in a press release by the […] - **Geo News** — [Govt defends purchase of 45 bulletproof vehicles for 2027 SCO summit](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684477-govt-defends-purchase-of-45-bulletproof-vehicles-for-2027-sco-summit) · 1 Oct 2026, 3:17 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > A technician walks near cars to be fitted with armor plating and bulletproof windows at a garage in Mexico City on December 15, 2010. — ReutersGovt says 300 other non-bulletproof vehicles will be hired for summit.Describes summit as one of... - **Pakistan Today** — [Govt defends Rs9.6bn bulletproof vehicle purchase for 2027 SCO summit](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/30/govt-defends-rs96bn-bulletproof-vehicle-purchase-for-2027-sco-summit) · 30 Sep 2026, 10:49 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Govt defends buying 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO summit, says available 2016 models 'far below' standards](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033788/govt-defends-buying-45-bulletproof-vehicles-for-sco-summit-says-available-2016-models-far-below-standards) · 30 Sep 2026, 10:35 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday justified its decision to purchase 45 bulletproof vehicles for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of Heads of State moot in Islamabad next year, stressing the need for ensuring “maximum possible level of protection” during the summit and citing Pakistan’s “security paradigm”. The justification came in a press release by the Cabinet Divis... - **Minute Mirror** — [Govt defends 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO summi...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/govt-defends-45-bulletproof-vehicles-for-sco-summit-637914/) · 30 Sep 2026, 10:11 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government has defended its decision to procure 45 bulletproof vehicles for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads - **ARY News (English)** — [Govt explains decision to purchase 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO summit](https://arynews.tv/govt-explains-decision-to-purchase-45-bulletproof-vehicles-for-sco-summit) · 30 Sep 2026, 9:19 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The Cabinet Division issued a clarification on the decision, saying the SCO summit is among the most important international... - **ProPakistani** — [Govt Defends Purchase of 45 Bulletproof Cars](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/30/govt-defends-purchase-of-45-bulletproof-cars/) · 30 Sep 2026, 8:01 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The government has defended its decision to purchase 45 bulletproof vehicles for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads… Read More - **The Express Tribune** — [Govt defends purchase of 45 bulletproof vehicles for SCO summit](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632290/govt-defends-purchase-of-45-bulletproof-vehicles-for-sco-summit) · 30 Sep 2026, 4:05 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Cabinet division rejects 'sceptical and unwarranted' criticism in the press and on social media ### 29 Sep 2026 — PM Shehbaz Sharif cuts SCO summit bulletproof car ... (1 outlet) - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz Sharif cuts SCO summit bulletproof car ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-sharif-cuts-sco-summit-bulletproof-car-plan-reduces-fleet-by-20-vehicles-637324/) · 29 Sep 2026, 6:54 PM PKT > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly directed officials to scale back a proposed purchase of bulletproof vehicles for the 2027 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad reducing the planned fleet from 65 vehicles to 45. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [ECC approves Rs6.6bn for bulletproof vehicles ahead of 2027 SCO summit](https://harzaviya.com/stories/7074-sco-summit-ecc-approves-rs6-6bn-grant-for-purchase-of-30) · 8 Sep 2026 · 13 outlets · 82% related 12 articles from 10 outlets, 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2026. 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