GENEVA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 13th Aug, 2026) The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Wednesday it hopes to reverse the spread of Ebola in the DR Congo within three months, but warned the deadly outbreak would not be over by then. The epidemic, which began in the conflict-scarred northeastern province of…
WASHINGTON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 13th Aug, 2026) United States marketed natural gas production will average 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, surpassing the previous record of 118.5 Bcf/d set in 2025, according to August 2026 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), released today by the US Energy Information Administration…
KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 12th Aug, 2026) (12-08-2026) CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 279.44 276.44 GBP 377.43 372.98 EUR 322.36 318.58 JPY 1.7528 1.7322 SAR 74.45 73.53 AED 76.09 75. 19 LIBOR LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL USD BONDS LIBOR 1M 3.6421 LIBOR 3M 3.7486 LIBOR 6M 3.8771 US Dollar…
HYDERABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 12th Aug, 2026) Hyderabad police have issued 55 e-challans for violations of traffic rules following the implementation of the e-challan system in the city. A Police spokesperson informed here on Wednesday that the action was taken on the directives of SSP Hyderabad Shahzeb Chachar to ensure…
CAIRO, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 13th Aug, 2026) Egypt announced that exploration activity has delivered positive results over the past two fiscal years, with 149 exploration wells drilled, resulting in 112 new discoveries, including 88 crude oil discoveries and 24 natural gas discoveries. Among the notable finds was the Denis offshore…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 12th Aug, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Captain (Retd) Nadeem Nasir on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on the third day of the ongoing anti-polio campaign and reviewed the progress and coverage achieved across the district. According to the campaign report, 594,259 children had been covered in…
MOSCOW, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 12th Aug, 2026) State Space Corporation Roscosmos has confirmed that the total solar eclipse has begun over Russia’s remote Arctic regions. The cosmic alignment is part of the highly anticipated August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse. This rare astronomical phenomenon began around 17:00 GMT in the…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 12th Aug, 2026) H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, accompanied by Khalid Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal…
SARGODHA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 12th Aug, 2026) The Sargodhga district police made comprehensive security arrangements for the 28th Safar mourning processions and Majalisis, held in connection with Hazrat Imam Hassan (AS) Shahadat observance, here on Wednesday. According to a police spokesman, comprehensive security measures were taken and enforced during the…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 12th Aug, 2026) Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony emphasized that the Hajj Policy 2027-2030 should remain pilgrim-centric, transparent, financially prudent and responsive to the evolving requirements of Pakistani pilgrims, while ensuring effective parliamentary oversight and accountability. To undertake an…
