The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan ranks third among contributors to the budget of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to data published as the organization marked its 25th anniversary on June 15. According to the published data, China and Russia each contribute 17.6% of the organization’s budget. Kazakhstan ranks third with a contribution of 15.2%. Uzbekistan contributes… The post Kazakhstan Emerges as O...