MUSCAT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 05th Aug, 2026) Data from the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) indicate continued improvement in water-sector indicators across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The GCC bottled water market reached approximately $7.55 billion in 2024, continuing to expand at an annual rate of 11%, driven by growing…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Aug, 2026) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman Wednesday paid tribute to the courage, resilience and sacrifices of the Kashmiri people on Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir, while condemning India’s August 5, 2019 unilateral move to revoke Articles 370 and 35A of its Constitution. In a…
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Aug, 2026) The Young Doctors Association (YDA), Dera Ismail Khan, on Wednesday expressed concern over the prolonged suspension of key urological surgeries at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, urging the hospital administration to immediately provide the required equipment and facilities to restore the…
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 05th Aug, 2026) TRENDS Barometer, part of TRENDS Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to conduct a series of public opinion surveys, specialised field surveys, and analytical studies. The two parties also intend to…
NEW YORK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 05th Aug, 2026) Gold prices rose 1 percent on Tuesday, supported by lower oil prices, which eased inflation concerns and reduced expectations of further increases in US interest rates. Spot gold gained 1 percent to US$4,092. 43 per ounce, while US gold futures climbed 1.5…
LONDON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 05th Aug, 2026) British and French rescue vessels saved 173 migrants after their boat caught fire while they were attempting to cross the English Channel on Tuesday, authorities in both countries announced, marking the largest rescue operation of its kind since records began in 2018. Authorities…
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro has started celebrations of Independence Day from August 1 to August 14 HYDERABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 4th Aug, 2026) Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro has started celebrations of Independence Day from August 1 to August 14. In this connection, main buildings…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 4th Aug, 2026) Punjab Minister for Law Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan on Tuesday attended an award distribution ceremony as the chief guest at a private hotel, where senior lawyers and members of the business community were honoured for their outstanding professional services and contributions. The ceremony…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 4th Aug, 2026) Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, a prominent senior parliamentarian and Patron-in-Chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council, has been conferred the prestigious Global Hindu Award 2026 during the colorful Dhanteras Gala 2026 ceremony held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Being the only Pakistani citizen, Dr. Ramesh…
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 4th Aug, 2026) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law, Human Rights and Parliamentary Affairs, Advocate Aftab Alam on Tuesday paid glowing tribute to the police martyrs on the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Day saying their supreme sacrifices would always be remembered by the nation. In a special…
