OIC Women’s Conference: Pakistan kicked off the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad with delegates from 57 member states, focusing on women’s social, economic and political empowerment, education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and closing the digital gender gap. West Asia Risk to Trade: Pakistan urged restraint after fresh US-Iran strikes, warning diplomacy is key to protect the Islamabad MoU and keep energy routes stable. IMF Support: The IMF will provide Pakistan an additional $3.6bn over the next 14 months, with reviews expected in September and conditions tied to fiscal discipline, tax reforms, energy-sector changes and circular debt reduction. Power Sector Costs: Pakistan’s unpaid CPEC power dues rose to Rs423bn, with disputes over late surcharges and energy purchase payments adding pressure on tariffs. Lahore Utility Complaints: Lahore consumers alleged LESCO used aggressive recovery tactics, including threats of meter removal even for short arrears, prompting intervention by the commissioner’s office. Crypto Policy Shock: Darul Uloom Karachi’s fatwa declared cryptocurrency trading impermissible, adding friction to Pakistan’s push for a regulated digital-asset market. Food Safety Crackdown: Punjab Food Authority sealed two food units and fined 27 others in Lahore over hygiene and adulteration concerns. Security in Balochistan: Security forces killed three more terrorists in Operation Shabaan, taking the total killed since July 5 to 105.