HYDERABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) The 71st birthday of Radio Pakistan Hyderabad was celebrated, in which senior broadcasters, government officials, civil society representatives and radio employees participated in large numbers. On this occasion, Station Director of Radio Pakistan, Dr. Ali Akbar Hangurjo said that Radio Hyderabad has played…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 17th Aug, 2026) H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received the top-performing high school students for the 2025-2026 academic year across the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah at Khuzam Hospitality Majlis, in the…
SHARJAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 17th Aug, 2026) Sharjah Charity International (SCI) launches its “Rise Through Knowledge” campaign on Wednesday, working alongside the “Gallant Knight 3” operation from the cargo village at Sharjah International Airport. The campaign is part of SCI’s ongoing effort to support students in Gaza and help them…
BEIJING, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) A few Chinese citizens were injured in the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Indonesia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, adding that China stands ready to provide support and aid based on Indonesia’s needs. When asked at a regular briefing…
UNITED NATIONS, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) Escalating conflict in Yemen is killing and injuring a growing number of civilians, the UN human rights chief warned on Monday, as Houthi rebels also strike Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping linked to the wider Iran–US confrontation. At least 17 civilians…
QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) Commissioner Lasbela Division Saira Atta on Monday issued orders to the officials to hold a joint coordination meeting with Sui Gas and K-Electric officials to expedite the work on the Hub Master Plan. She said this while presiding over a meeting to review…
SUKKUR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) President of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Kingri taluka and former Provincial Secretary Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Suhag has congratulated PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the party’s success in the by-election for the Sindh Assembly constituency in Gambat. In a statement on Monday, Dr….
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has finalised its annual budget of Rs 8.76 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27, with development expenditure estimates submitted to the Punjab government for final approval. The budget was vetted by the Finance Sub-Committee, chaired by the Commissioner,…
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Mines and Minerals, Arif Ahmadzai has invited Chinese investors and mining companies to explore the province’s vast mineral resources, assuring them of full government facilitation and foolproof security for their investments and personnel. The minister made these remarks during…
ATTOCK, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) A 38-year-old man was killed while two others were injured when a car collided with a motorcycle in the Gali Jagir area of Fateh Jang tehsil on Monday, Rescue 1122 said. According to Rescue 1122, the deceased was identified as Ijaz, while the…
