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 and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday finalized a bilateral implementation mechanism to closely coordinate and execute investment related matters at the functional level to turn the sovereign commitments into tangible economic outcomes.

The matters related to the investment opportunities in Pakistan’s multiple sectors were discussed at Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Investment Conference held here and attended by the visiting high-level Saudi delegation led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, according to a Foreign Office press release. Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar warmly welcomed the Saudi delegation at the SIFC emphasizing the deep-rooted ties and mutual strategic interests between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

He highlighted the significance of enhanced bilateral strategic and economic partnership and the crucial role of Saudi investments in nurturing this relationship. He explained how Pakistan through the SIFC platform aimed to streamline investment processes and ensure rapid decision-making, fostering a flourishing investment-friendly environment in Pakistan.

The foreign minister showcased Pakistan’s abundant opportunities in agriculture, IT, and mining sectors, inviting Saudi investors to engage in mutually beneficial partnerships. He expressed confidence in the strengthened bonds between the two countries, envisioning significant economic growth and lasting benefits.

Dar concluded with a call for constructive engagement and collaboration towards mutual prosperity and development. The SIFC officials gave comprehensive briefings encompassing the potential and investment opportunities in key sectors of Pakistan’s economy. Both sides held exhaustive deliberative sessions at functional level to crystallize investment opportunities in Pakistan.

The Saudi side expressed great significance and interest in the improving investment ecosystem in Pakistan, appreciated SIFC’s role in amicable resolution of Saudi Arabia’s legacy investment/business related issues, and showed keen interest to invest in key sectors of Pakistan. The Pakistani side assured the Saudi side of maximum support and facilitation in fast-tracking the Kingdom’s prospective multibillion dollars investments in Pakistan.

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.