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Japan will press the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world’s largest pension fund, to lift allocations to unlisted equities, real estate and other alternatives. Finance Minister Kato said the government aims to steer the about $1.8 trillion GPIF and other national pension funds to significantly increase domestic asset holdings to support the weak yen; his comments on Friday pushed the yen higher and boosted Japanese government bond prices. Alternatives made up 1.7% of GPIF assets in March, well below the 5% cap; a government panel will soon issue a report recommending raising the share toward 5% to broaden asset management scope and reduce overall portfolio risk.

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister said in a phone call with Iranian foreign minister Araghchi on the 12th that parties should adhere to the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, pursue de‑escalation and exercise restraint to avoid further escalation. He said dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable route to lasting regional stability and reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to play a constructive role in promoting and maintaining regional peace.