Gold & FX: Gold slid sharply as a stronger US dollar and hawkish Fed expectations hit sentiment, with Sprott’s Paul Wong linking June’s steep fall to the US-Iran Islamabad MoU fallout and rising rate-hike bets. Markets: Pakistan’s KSE-100 sank over 2,300 points amid regional risk-off sentiment tied to US-Iran escalation. Energy & Fuel Pricing: With Strait of Hormuz tensions back in focus, Pakistan’s petroleum pricing panel discussed transparency reforms, while the minister said local petrol/diesel remain broadly cheaper than several regional peers. Middle East Trade Shock: Iran and the US both claimed control over Hormuz after fresh strikes, while China urged safe navigation; Trump also floated a 20% cargo fee for Hormuz transit. Pakistan-Sindh Investment Push: Sindh pitched itself as an investment gateway, citing one-window facilitation and mega projects, including a Karachi development package exceeding Rs100bn. Healthcare Accountability: CM Murad Ali Shah ordered strict action after an HIV outbreak at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital, with dozens of officials and staff facing inquiry. Women Empowerment: OIC’s Islamabad Declaration was adopted, with Pakistan’s leadership urging women’s socio-economic and digital inclusion. Corporate & Finance: Select Technologies raised Rs3.02bn in its IPO; Mastercard and Bank of Punjab expanded ties to push cashless payments. M&A: Nishat Group’s record cross-border acquisition of Rafhan Maize Products (Rs66bn) cleared a major milestone. Security & Crime: A young doctor was shot dead in a Karachi robbery near Teen Talwar as robbers escaped with Rs2.5m. Tech & Cyber: New Android malware RedHook was flagged for bank-account theft via fake apps and high-permission access.