SCO Chairmanship & AI: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif proposed an SCO “sovereign AI infrastructure” and governance framework as Islamabad takes the rotating chair for 2026-27, pitching connectivity and responsible tech across the bloc. Capital Politics: PTI says it will hold a peaceful march in Islamabad on Sept 27 to demand Imran Khan’s release and implementation of court orders, with Sohail Afridi to lead. Courts & Jail Conditions: The Islamabad High Court ordered Adiala Jail not to keep Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in solitary confinement, directing family meetings, phone access and daily newspapers/books. Tax & Security Powers: FBR extended customs anti-smuggling powers to Rangers, Frontier Corps and maritime security agencies until June 30, 2027. Markets & Finance: Finance Ministry initiated a dual-tranche benchmark Eurobond process (5- and 10-year) as Pakistan returns to global capital markets; FBR also moved to replace some bank guarantees with insurance guarantees for exporters. Energy & Governance: K-Electric plans Rs15bn for Karachi power infrastructure; Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz ordered MPAs to monitor uplift projects. Sindh Devolution Row: MQM and PPP lawmakers traded barbs over new administrative units and any “division of Sindh,” with PPP rejecting Sindhudesh ideology. Economy Watch: Inflation jumped to 11.1% in August from 9.2% in July. Food & Agriculture: PKRC opposed commercialisation of GM maize, demanding a full ban; NA panel heard steps needed to curb foot-and-mouth disease in livestock. Minority Rights: A 100-year-old Hindu mandir in Narowal was demolished, with minority groups alleging land grab and official connivance.