Belarus–Pakistan Trade Talks: A Belarusian delegation led by Energy Minister Dzianis Maroz is in Islamabad for the 9th Pakistan-Belarus Joint Ministerial Commission session, with ministers set to co-chair and discuss trade, industry, agriculture, banking, labor, transport and IT before signing a protocol and MoU. Fertilizer Supply for Belarusian Farms: President Lukashenka flagged that some farmers are not taking up preferential mineral fertilizer quotas, limiting sales abroad where prices are higher; the government is also considering a new 2028 financing model splitting costs between the consolidated budget and agricultural organizations, with regional oversight. Sanctions Evasion and Industry Risk: Austria uncovered a network that routed EU-restricted metalworking and CNC equipment via intermediaries including Belarus to Russian missile and fighter-jet engine makers, using falsified end-user certificates—another reminder of how Belarus-linked supply chains can get pulled into high-tech military production. Energy Market Pressure in the Region: Reports say Russia has started importing petrol from India as refinery attacks and lower runs tighten supplies, with imports also reportedly complementing continued fuel flows involving Belarus. Cross-Border Security: Latvia says it found a newly used underground tunnel for illegal crossings near the Belarus border and detained 15 people, marking the first known tunnel case in Latvia.