Road & Housing Oversight: Talas is getting over 1 billion soms from the president’s stabilization fund for road works, including 28 km of new roads and planned sidewalks. The Construction Minister also pushed for shared responsibility from apartment owners ahead of the SCO summit, warning against shifting all costs to the state. Aviation & Safety: Kyrgyz authorities suspended TezJet flights after a July 7 landing-gear incident at Bishkek, while investigations continue; meanwhile, Asman Airlines will resume seasonal Almaty–Issyk-Kul direct flights from July 10. Energy Security: With Russia’s refining disruptions hitting the region, Kyrgyzstan is negotiating alternative fuel supplies, including jet fuel from China and Belarus deals for jet and diesel, plus broader talks to diversify suppliers. Regional Security Drills: CSTO military representatives approved plans for three exercises (Interaction-2026, Search-2026, Echelon-2026) in Russia. Finance & Regulation: The National Bank approved new rules for specialized financial organizations, allowing limited operations like FX trading and transactions with standard gold bars. Culture & Youth: Kyrgyz school teams won medals at an international AI olympiad, and the Youth Theater “Uchur” will take “Bugu Ene” to the Avignon Festival. Diplomacy: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari visited Kyrgyzstan, paying tribute at Ata Beit and meeting parliament leadership to deepen economic and parliamentary ties.