ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 13th Aug, 2026) Archbishop Dr. Joseph Arshad of the Catholic Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, on the occasion of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, extended heartfelt felicitations and sincere good wishes to the government, armed forces, national institutions, civil society and the people of Pakistan. In his message on…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 13th Aug, 2026) Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday visited the National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC) at the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and reviewed technology-driven disaster management systems. Chairman NDMA, Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, HI…
LONDON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 13th Aug, 2026) The historic Newbury Racecourse in the United Kingdom will host the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses on Friday, as part of the Calendar of the 33rd edition. The Cup series is staged in support of plans to develop the Arabian horse…
Syed Baqir Hussain Shah Bukhari Advocate, also known by the names Baqir Bukhari and Baqir Shah, is a respected legal professional whose career reflects a commitment to justice, legal protection, and public service in Pakistan. He has practiced law in Karachi, Islamabad, Khanpur, and Rahim Yar Khan, providing legal assistance and representation to individuals facing…
CARACAS, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 13th Aug, 2026) Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced reduced working hours for public-sector employees as part of measures aimed at conserving electricity, with demand reaching its highest level in nearly a decade. Rodríguez said the new measure would involve employees working every other day, alongside…
CAPITALS, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 13th Aug, 2026) Gold rose to a more than two-month high on Wednesday after a US inflation reading matched expectations. Spot gold rose 0.9 percent to $4,406.64 per ounce by 17:30 GMT, and climbed above the 100-day moving average, which is currently at $4,387.22. Bullion climbed…
Not every difficult market is highly volatile. Some of the hardest trading environments are those where uncertainty prevents markets from developing clear trends. Not every difficult market is highly volatile. Some of the hardest trading environments are those where uncertainty prevents markets from developing clear trends. As August approaches, inflation remains above central-bank comfort zones…
Finding a fragrance that survives a full day in Pakistan’s heat and humidity is a genuine challenge; most perfumes fade within a few hours of stepping outside. Whether you’re heading to the office, attending a wedding, or just want to smell fresh from morning till night, choosing the right perfumes in Pakistan and the right…
SEOUL, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 13th Aug, 2026) The Republic of Korea’s auto exports rose 7 percent in July from a year earlier to a new record high, driven by strong demand for environment-friendly models, data showed Thursday. The combined value of automobile shipments came to US$6.24 billion last month, according…
SYDNEY, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 13th Aug, 2026) Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said on Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts it suspected were held by Australians aged under 16 since a world-first ban on teen accounts, and promised more action in the face of possible regulatory intervention….
