Pakistan’s IT ministry will launch 20,000 online AI training programmes under the National AI Advancement Initiative, offering 6–12 month courses and certifications to boost workforce skills and AI adoption.
Punjab’s Drugs Control Directorate warns that lab tests found three medicines substandard or adulterated. Authorities order an immediate recall, enhanced monitoring, and urge the public to stop using affected batches.
The Supreme Court upheld the federal ban on importing books from India and Israel, saying the right to read is qualified. The court ruled the government acted within its powers on foreign policy and national security.
Punjab's education authorities have introduced 34 new initiatives for the 2026–27 academic year, focusing on teaching quality, school management, and student safety. Key measures include mandatory donations, security enhancements, and an aggressive enrollment drive.
Residents in Lahore are experiencing severe gas loadshedding during Sehri, complicating meal preparation for Ramadan. Many are calling for immediate action from authorities.