Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has accepted PPP leader Sharjeel Memon’s debate challenge, saying Sindh’s 17-year rule produced little progress.

President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Karachi as federal efforts begin to defuse an escalating verbal exchange between Punjab and Sindh officials after a dispute over remarks by CM Maryam Nawaz.

PDMA predicts widespread rainfall across Punjab districts, with chances of heavy showers in northern and southern regions that may raise water flow in streams and nullahs.

PDMA urges residents in affected areas to stay alert, take necessary precautions and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities

Sindh and south-eastern Balochistan could experience heavy rains from August 27 to 29

PCB Talent Hunt Programme for Schools will comprise of two tournaments - a 40-over red-ball tournament followed by the Weekend School league comprising of two-day matches.

Some areas of Kasur, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Multan, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Layyah, Bhakkar, Sahiwal and surrounding regions may also experience thunderstorms and rain at isolated locations

Met Office predicts light to heavy rainfall at various locations in Islamabad, surrounding areas

NDMA warns of thunderstorms, floods across Pakistan from today

MET office says highest temperature ever recorded at Lahore Airport was 48°C in 2007