DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 19th Aug, 2026) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to advance clean energy infrastructure projects through a comprehensive approach that places environmental protection, resource conservation and biodiversity at the heart of infrastructure development. By embedding sustainability considerations across all project phases, DEWA reduces carbon emissions,…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Aug, 2026) City Traffic Police Lahore (CTPL) launched a crackdown against one-wheeling and arrested two young motorcyclists involved in the life threatening practice on Wednesday. According to the Lahore Traffic Police, DSP Township Traffic Fayyaz Bhatti conducted a combing operation and arrested two alleged one-wheelers,…
AL ARISH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 19th Aug, 2026) The UAE floating hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish marked the 81st Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia alongside the Indonesian medical team working at the facility as part of Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3.” The event recognised the Indonesian…
LONDON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 19th Aug, 2026) UK inflation has jumped to its highest rate since March after energy prices were pushed up, according to official figures on Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 2. 9 percent in July, up from…
MUZAFFARGARH, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Aug, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Muzaffargarh Usman Tahir Jappa attended the funeral prayers of Pakistan Army’s martyred Lance Naik Aftab at Chowk Qureshi on Wednesday. Lance Naik Aftab embraced martyrdom while defending the motherland in Quetta, Balochistan. A large number of senior Army officers, civil administration…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Aug, 2026) Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Wednesday said the opening of Google’s first office in Pakistan would strengthen the country’s talent pipeline and provide further support to the local technology ecosystem. Talking to the media, she said, “I…
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 19th Aug, 2026) The Dubai International Holy Quran Award has received a record 20,500 applications from 135 countries for its 29th edition in 2027, attracting the broadest international participation in the history of Quran awards. The award is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh…
SIALKOT, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Aug, 2026) The Department of Computer Science at the University of Sialkot (USKT) organized Open House 2026, showcasing innovation, technology, and emerging opportunities in the ever-evolving field of computer science. According to USKT, the event arrangements were overseen by Dr. Muhammad Saad Amin. A key…
KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Aug, 2026) (19-08-2026) CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 279.39 276.39 GBP 378.23 373.77 EUR 323.57 319.77 JPY 1.7527 1.7320 SAR 74.44 73.52 AED 76.08 75. 18 LIBOR LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL USD BONDS LIBOR 1M 3.6525 LIBOR 3M 3.7332 LIBOR 6M 3.8369 US Dollar…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Aug, 2026) President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday vowed that the attempts by the foreign-sponsored terrorists to obstruct the progress and prosperity of Balochistan would be foiled at all costs. The president, in a meeting with Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti, who called…
