Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Avenfield Reference highlights how system of accountability was used to discredit and defame Mian Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz. In a tweet today (Friday), he said such a vendetta-driven process led to disruption of the country’s democratic evolution and caused political instability that took a terrible toll on politics. Source:

Mainly dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the country, while hot in central and southern parts during the next twelve hours.   However, rain with wind and thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.    Temperatures of some major cities recorded this morning:   Islamabad

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is vigorously pursuing relief and rehabilitation activities in flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan and South Punjab. According to PAF spokesperson, much needed medical assistance is being provided to flood victims at medical camps and through mobile medical teams. PAF Medical Lab Collection Points are also actively involved in diagnosis

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of mother of CEO Daily Express Ijaz-ul-Haq. In a statement on Friday, he prayed for the departed soul. Meanwhile, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb also expressed grief over the sad demise. Source: Radio Pakistan

The Pakistan Railways has decided to partially restore passenger train operation for Karachi in phases from second of next month to minimize the difficulties of passengers. This decision was taken in a meeting presided over by Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique through video link from the Ministry of Railways today (Friday). Three more trains including