Pakistan
'I apologise for police raid on Justice Nasira Javed's residence': Khawaja Asif
The defence minister tendered apology during the National Assembly session

Islamabad: PML-N leader and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday tendered apology over police raid at the residence of Senator Justice (retired) Nasira Javed.
Speaking on the floor of the house in the Ntaional Assembly, he said the sanctity of privacy of the people must not be compromised.
Asif was of the view that the criticism shouldn't be "selected" while referring to the raid on 'PTI dissident] MNA Noor Alam's house in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
"Who dared to criticise the raid on Alam's house," Asif questioned.
He said when the parliamentary lodges were attacked and MNAs were picked, the conscience of no one was awakened.
The PML-N leader said everyone had right to protest, but it didn't mean that a cosntitutional government be shaken.
He said the vally of Kashmir had been turned to a jail.
Meanwhile, the Lower House apporved a resolution presented by Khawaja Asif in favour of Huryat leader Yaseen Malik.
Pakistan
More showers during Eidul Azha holidays: PMD
Monsoon currents are continuously penetrating the country

Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) is predicting more showers during the Eidul Azha holidays.
According to the Met Office, monsoon currents are continuously penetrating the country and are likely to weaken during the next 24 hours, however, it may strengthen over the weekend.
Under the influence of current weather system more rains and thundershowers have been forecast in Islamabad, Kashmir, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Kohat, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, M. B Din, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sahiwal, Okara from July 9 to July 12 with occasional gap.
Isolated showers are also expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Dadu, Thatta, Badin, Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, Loralai, Bolan, Kohlu, Quetta, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Panjgur, Turbat between July 8 and July 9.
Heavy falls may generate urban flooding in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Lahore, Gujranwala and Sialkot.
Thundershowers may trigger landslides in Kashmir, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore and Skardu.
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period.

Peshawar: In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, one police personnel was martyred while four others including two citizens got severely injured in a hand grenade blast on a Police check post in Mardan on Thursday.
According to Rescue 1122, the injured have been shifted to the nearby hospital.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has strongly condemned the incident and sought a report in this regard from the Police authorities.
He directed the authorities concerned to take necessary steps for immediate arrest of the culprits involved in the incident.
Pakistan
PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs meeting of energy task force
Meeting aimed at taking important decision

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired the meeting of energy task force to find ways and solutions to address the problems related to power generation.
The meeting aimed at taking important decisions regarding the solar and green energy generation projects.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and senior officials attended the meeting.
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