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Sharif’s SCO photo edit draws criticism

6 sourcesUpdated 1 Sept 2026, 11:03 am Coverage regionsIndia · International
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Pakistan’s PMO shared a cropped SCO summit family photo that omitted PM Modi and other leaders.

The edit placed Shehbaz Sharif centrally in the frame.

Social media users criticized the move as a misleading attempt to alter Sharif’s standing.

Sharif later shared the full photograph on his personal social media account.

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The reporting also notes Modi’s remarks on terrorism at the summit.

One account says the PMO also cropped out the Iranian president from the group photo.

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The reporting broadly agrees that Pakistan’s PMO shared a cropped SCO group photo that removed Modi from the image, and that the move drew criticism online. It also agrees that a full photograph was later shared.

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What remains less clear from the supplied accounts is the exact sequence behind the image posts and whether any other leaders were removed in each version of the photo. The broader significance of the episode could shift if additional verified context about the summit images emerges, especially around who posted what first.

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Critical coverage describes the image edit as a misleading attempt to change Sharif’s apparent standing. It says the Pakistan PMO shared a cropped summit photograph that omitted Modi and other leaders, then places Sharif centrally. The report adds that the move drew criticism online before Sharif later shared the full photograph.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Tribune, Zee News
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This view focuses on SCO Summit Row: Shehbaz Sharif Shares Full Photo With PM Modi After Backlash Over Cropped Frame.

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The Tribune Critical framing Reported

Pakistan’s ‘petty’ SCO photo edit: PM Modi cropped out as Shehbaz Sharif appears at Centre with Putin

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This article reports that Pakistan's Prime Minister's Office shared a cropped version of an SCO summit family photograph that omitted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders, placing Shehbaz Sharif centrally. Social media users heavily criticized the move as a misleading attempt to alter Sharif's apparent standing. Sharif subsequently shared the full photograph on his personal social media account. The report also details Modi's remarks on terrorism at the summit and mentions interactions among key leaders.

Zee News Critical framing Reported

Pakistan PMO crops PM Modi out of SCO family photo, India shares full picture

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This article reports that the Pakistan PMO utilized social media tactics by cropping Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Iranian President out of an SCO Summit group photograph. The altered image positioned Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the center. In contrast, PM Modi posted the complete, unedited photograph which showed Sharif standing fourth from the right. Social media users quickly noticed the alteration and criticized the Pakistan PMO for the maneuver.

India Today Neutral framing Provisional rating

SCO Summit Row: Shehbaz Sharif Shares Full Photo With PM Modi After Backlash Over Cropped Frame

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This article reports on a tragic domestic incident involving Mamata Banerjee's niece Brishti Mukherjee, who was found dead at her home in Rampurhat. Family members noted she was undergoing divorce proceedings, dealing with depression, and receiving medical treatment. Additionally, she had faced allegations regarding a teacher recruitment scam and lost her job in 2023. Police have launched an ongoing investigation to determine the exact cause of death.