Qatar Condolences: PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha to offer condolences on the death of former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, meeting Emir Tamim bin Hamad at Lusail Palace. Iran-US Tensions: Iran says the Islamabad MoU with the US is “practically ended,” while Tehran also says it’s continuing talks with mediators including Qatar, Pakistan and Oman to prevent escalation. Religious Freedom Watch: The European Parliament urged Pakistan to create a national mechanism to handle complaints from families of abducted or forcibly converted minority girls, citing the case of 13-year-old Christian Maria Shahbaz. Crypto Ruling: Mufti Taqi Usmani and Darul Uloom Karachi declared digital currency trading haram, as Pakistan’s crypto regulator seeks dialogue with scholars. Economy & Markets: PSX opened the week sharply lower as US-Iran tensions spooked investors; Standard Chartered Pakistan appointed Adil Salahuddin as incoming CEO (subject to approvals). Local Life: Karachi reopened parts of University Road to ease congestion; flour mill owners cut ex-mill wheat flour price by Rs8/kg; PMD forecast hot, humid weather with rain chances. Security & Migration: Pakistan intensified police crackdown on Afghan migrants after a July 10 deadline, with reports of thousands deported. Sports: PCB announced Pakistan Women U19’s five-match T20 series vs South Africa in Karachi (July 14-24).