Pakistan-Qatar Business: Pakistan Business Council Qatar rolled out a 60-day roadmap to deepen trade and investment, with plans to expand membership and set up tighter coordination channels. Indus Waters Treaty: The Hague’s arbitration court rejected India’s “abeyance” stance, affirming the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully binding and ordering India to uphold it. Pakistan Finance: Pakistan launched the process for a US-dollar benchmark dual-tranche Eurobond (five- and 10-year tenors) to tap global markets. Regional Security (Mecca Pact): Saudi Arabia’s cabinet welcomed steps toward a general secretariat for the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, with headquarters in the kingdom. Afghanistan Rights: A new report highlights ongoing Taliban-era restrictions, especially on women’s education and work, alongside continued anti-Taliban opposition activity. Qatar Diplomacy & Economy: Qatar and Ecuador held a second round of political consultations; Qatar also pushed GCC food security cooperation. Strait of Hormuz: Qatar urged de-escalation and warned against treating Strait of Hormuz closure as a fait accompli. Pakistan Flood Risk: NDMA issued alerts for glacial lake outburst floods and heavy rain across parts of Pakistan. Pakistan Cricket Chaos: PCB faced fresh backlash after a mid-series overhaul in England, with calls for inquiries into injury handling and selection decisions.