RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 8th Aug, 2026) The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted four operations in different parts of the country and arrested two suspects, recovering 187 kilograMS(kgs) of hashish and opium worth more than Rs 20.5 million, an ANF spokesman said on Saturday. During an operation near Killi Sagar Road…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 8th Aug, 2026) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of…
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 08th Aug, 2026) Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, visited the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security on Thursday, 6th August, 2026, at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Customs and Port Security in…
NEW YORK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 08th Aug, 2026) The major US stock indices closed higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high and capping a strong week of gains. Preliminary data showed the S&P 500 rising by around 46. 48 points, or 0.60 percent, to 7,756.44 points,…
MEXICO CITY, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 08th Aug, 2026) Mexico and Peru announced on Friday the resumption of diplomatic relations after a break dating back to November 2025. In a joint statement, the foreign ministries of both countries said the resumption of relations was based on the historic bonds of fraternity,…
GENEVA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 08th Aug, 2026) The World Health Organisation’s Technical Advisory Group has recommended prioritising the Ervebo vaccine, the only licensed vaccine against Zaire ebolavirus, for inclusion in a randomised clinical trial as part of the response to the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the…
Pakistan’s Under-21 hockey team suffered a 6-2 defeat against South Korea’s senior side in the fourth and final Test of the Pakistan-Korea series at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on Friday ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 7th Aug, 2026) Pakistan’s Under-21 hockey team suffered a 6-2 defeat against South Korea’s senior…
City Burewala police have arrested two members of a motorcycle theft gang and traced 11 cases, recovering 11 stolen motorcycles worth Rs17.7 million, police said BUREWALA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 7th Aug, 2026) City Burewala police have arrested two members of a motorcycle theft gang and traced 11 cases, recovering 11…
ABBOTTABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 7th Aug, 2026) The district administration on Friday reviewed preparations for the Mega Plantation Event 2026 and a large-scale tree plantation campaign to be launched on August 14, reaffirming its commitment to promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development. The review meeting was held on the directives…
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema chaired a meeting to review the roadmap of the Ministry of Industries and Production, with a special focus on strengthening the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector to accelerate industrial growth and enhance Pakistan’s export potential ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 7th Aug, 2026)…
