ISLAMABAD – The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) Tuesday nominated chief justices of four pro-vincial High Courts, says a statement issued by the Supreme Court here. ​ 

LAHORE – In a major escalation of tensions in the Punjab Assembly, government members took decisive action against the opposition by successfully passing no-confidence motions to remove four opposition lawmakers from the chairmanship of key standing committees. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is reluctant to join the federal cabinet but has not completely shut the doors to the option, sources said. ​ 

NDMA warns of more heavy rains across country. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), engaged with the probationary officers of the 52nd Common Training Program (CTP) of the Civil Services Academy during a session held at the Army Auditorium. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday called upon Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs), district administrations, and relevant departments to remain on high alert and activate contingency plans as widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact large parts of the country within. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that resolution of the Israel-Iran conflict will open the doors for peace and prosperity in the region. ​ 

SWAT/PESHAWAR – Eleven tourists were swept away due to flash floods in the Khwaza Khela area of district Swat on Friday. ​ 

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed US President Donald Trump had “exaggerated” the impact of strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, while threatening to repeat the “slap” his country had dealt American forces in the region, speaking in a televised address. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday evening and discussed bilateral and regional issues. ​