Foreign Capital Flows: Foreign investors returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange as net buyers for the first time in nearly two years, putting in $34.4M in July after a June pullback of $180M, with banks and exploration drawing the most interest. Investor Outreach & Policy: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz invited US investors to expand in sectors like AI, healthcare, minerals and energy, touting a “Zero Time to Start” approach, one-window support and tax incentives. Climate Finance: Bhutan launched a USD 847M water adaptation plan to close the climate financing gap over the next 15–20 years. Governance & Markets: India’s Cabinet approved extending PM-KISAN from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a Rs 3.15 lakh crore outlay, keeping income support flowing via DBT. Corporate Restructuring: RPG Life Sciences reorganised its API business into a new wholly owned unit and secured up to Rs 700 crore in investment, including an acquisition of Actis Generics for Rs 80 crore. Currency Watch: The Financial Times reported US Treasury intervention in the yen market, adding to volatility concerns. Regulatory Trading Change: SEBI and NSE will replace VWAP with a Closing Auction Session for eligible F&O stocks from Aug 3 to set closing prices via order matching. FIFA Finance Backlash: FIFA scrapped its $20B World Cup private investment plan after UEFA and others pushed back, following resignations and claims the proposal created divisions.