August 2026

COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) on Tuesday hosted an international workshop on “Dissemination of SRM Research Findings and Sensitization of Policymakers in Pakistan,” bringing together policymakers, government officials, researchers, academics, international partners and young researchers to promote informed dialogue on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026)…

The government on Tuesday decided to establish a Joint Monitoring Committee comprising Customs authorities and goods transporters to address issues faced by the transport sector ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) The government on Tuesday decided to establish a Joint Monitoring Committee comprising Customs authorities and goods transporters to…

Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal will inaugurate the Pak Pharma & Healthcare Expo 2026 as Chief Guest on August 12, here ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal will inaugurate the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives and devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Colombia ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed…

Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan chaired a meeting on Tuesday with representatives of Akhuwat and officials from relevant departments to review the implementation and expansion of interest-free loan programs for the public QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan chaired a meeting on…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that ensuring the best possible intellectual, physical, mental, and academic development of the youth through the effective utilization of all available national resources remains among the Government’s key priorities ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that ensuring…

Central leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Tuesday held a meeting to discuss the prevailing political situation in the country, party affairs and future political strategy ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Central leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Tuesday held a meeting to discuss…

NEW YORK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 12th Aug, 2026) Major US stock indices closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by technology sell-offs and rising oil prices amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 fell 0.32 percent to 7,728.20, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.60 percent…

WASHINGTON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 12th Aug, 2026) Anthropic has announced the release of a new tool designed to detect AI-generated novels by embedding an imperceptible watermark into text produced by its Claude models. The company stated that the watermark does not alter the meaning or readability of the text and…

NEW YORK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 12th Aug, 2026) UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the middle East Peace Process, Ramiz Alakbarov, has warned of an exploding situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, driven by escalating settler violence, settlement expansion, and Israeli military operations. He stated that these developments…