Pakistan will support Saudi Arabia in developing cricket by training players, support a player exchange program; Saudi officials were invited to the Champions Trophy as Saudi Arabia, with around 18.000 cricketers, aims to enhance its cricketing prowess

Lahore's primary schools will be closed for a week due to pollution, which has reached record levels in the city; on Saturday 2, the air pollution index was eighty times higher than the level considered acceptable by the WHO

The 4th Karachi Biennale opened at Bagh Ibne Qasim: works by 40 artists from 10 countries highlight food security in Pakistan's climate challenges; the biennale explored historical influences on food systems and awarded emerging Pakistani talents

Sindh province - over 55 million people - has adopted a new 10-point grading system for matriculation and intermediate exams; the reform aims to alleviate the pressure on students striving for high marks and promote a more balanced educational environment