Rawalpindi:  Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday reiterated full support for the Saudi delegation and conveyed his best wishes for mutually beneficial outcomes from the interaction for both states.

He was talking to Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Furhan Al Saud, who called on him in Islamabad today.

Discussions centered on mutual interests and policies to further bolster bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

The esteemed visitor underscored the enduring and strategic nature of the relationship between the two nations, emphasizing on exploring multiple avenues for continued reinforcement of bilateral ties.

In response, the COAS conveyed appreciation for the delegation's visit, affirming traditional bond of fraternity between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He underscored the reverence and affection that the people of Pakistan hold for their Saudi brethren.

Karachi: Governor Sindh is likely to be changed in a day or so as deliberations are underway in this regard, the sources close to the development said on Tuesday.

The different names emerged for the governorship of the Sindh.

Justice Maqbool Baqar (Retd) is the leading candidate for the position of Sindh Governor, the sources family with the matters said on Tuesday.

Justice (retired Maqbool Baqar had served earlier as the caretaker Sindh chief minister.

However, he did not confirm the development when asked about his nomination.

Some reports suggested that the PML-N and PPP had proposed Senator Khushbakht Shujaat for the Sindh Governorship, while MQM-P preferred Kamran Tessori to continue.

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that his party had no objections to any particular individual being appointed as the Sindh Governor.

Bilawal mentioned ongoing discussions between PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) regarding various appointments, indicating that both parties will assign representatives to agreed-upon positions. He expressed confidence in accommodating MQM-Pakistan in positions not previously discussed.

Islamabad: Pakistan Meterological Department (PMD) on Tuesday forecast dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours.

However, cloudy weather with chances of rain-wind/thunderstorm is likely in Southwest Balochistan.

Heavy rainfall may generate flash flooding in local nullahs/streams of Balochistan specially Gwadar, Kech, Awaran, Kharan, Panjgur, Washuk, Noshki and Kalat on April 17.

According to the synoptic situation, a trough of strong westerly wave was affecting western parts of Balochistan and likely to grip most parts of Balochistan on April 17.

During the last 24 hours, cloudy weather prevailed over most parts of the country with rain-wind/thunderstorm occurred in upper Punjab, south/central Balochistan, Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The rainfall recorded during the period was Punjab: Sialkot (City 40 mm , Airport 16) , Narowal 11, Murree 08, Jhelum 06 , Chakwal 4 , Gujrat, Hafizabad, Mangla, Jhang 02, Rawalpindi (Chaklala 01) , Islamabad (Airport 0 1) ,Balochistan: Panjgur 24 , Kalat 16, Kashmir: Garhi Dupatta 17 , Muzaffarabad (City 11 ,Airport 08), Kotli 07 , Rawalakot 04 , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kakul 12 , Balakot 09 , Cherat 08 , Drosh 07 , Dir (Upper 06 ,Lower 02) , Pattan 06 , Chitral, Kalam, Malam Jabba , Mir Khani 05 , Parachinar 02 , Saidu Sharif , Takht Bai 01 , Gilgit Baltistan: Astore 12 , Gilgit 11, Chilas 10 , Bagrote 09 , Skardu 04 , Gupis 03 and Bunji 01mm.

The highest maximum temperatures recorded were Mithi 41C, Chhor and Shaheed Benazirabad 39C.