Monetary Policy Watch (Pakistan): Pakistan’s central bank is set to announce its final monetary policy of the fiscal year, with surveys split between holding rates steady and raising them; markets are looking for support from easing oil prices, controlled inflation, and rupee stability. Markets (Pakistan): The PSX surged as an Iran–US deal boosted risk appetite, lifting the KSE-100 above 176,000 and improving sentiment across Asia as oil prices fell. Banking & Regulation (Papua New Guinea): The Bank of PNG is pushing financial institutions to tackle financial abuse through a new industry workshop and shared tools, including a survey and a code for capability and consumer protection. Crypto Security (Global): A major token crash tied to an AI-discovered vulnerability underlines how AI can both speed up blockchain security and raise the stakes for investors when flaws surface. Digital Payments (Europe): The ECB is convening a major Frankfurt conference on the digital euro, tokenised markets, and cross-border payments, signaling continued momentum in Europe’s payments modernization. Consumer Protection (UK): The Bank of England is expected to keep rates on hold as it weighs inflation risks from the Iran conflict against weak economic conditions. Islamic Finance (Qatar): Qatar’s Islamic finance sector is spotlighted ahead of the Doha Islamic Finance Conference, with updates on Islamic finance performance and bank-led Shariah-compliant savings promotions. Scam Pressure (EU): European consumer groups filed complaints against Google, Meta and TikTok over fraudulent financial ads, arguing platforms remove too few scams under the EU’s Digital Services Act.