(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 29th Aug, 2026) DUBAI, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met today at Al Marmoom in Dubai. During the meeting, Their…
(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 29th Aug, 2026) KATHMANDU, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $5 million emergency grant to fund urgent rescue and relief operations after devastating floods and debris flows struck communities along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems on 26 August. The…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) Authorities on Saturday directed the immediate appointment of dedicated fire wardens and emergency crew across all public sector hospitals in Rawalpindi Division to enforce round-the-clock operational readiness and ensure uninterrupted water supply for firefighting infrastructure. Chairing a regional health and safety review meeting…
BRUSSELS, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 29th Aug, 2026) EU agri-food trade continued to perform strongly in the first half of 2026, according to the latest EU agri-food trade report, with a trade surplus of €23.9 billion, €1.4 billion higher than in the same period in 2025. In June 2026, EU agri-food…
HYDERABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) The Hyderabad police have declared the arrest of 29 manufacturers and sellers of mainpuri and gutka who were rounded up in a span of 24 hours.The police spokesman informed here on Saturday that the arrests were made in raids conducted in the limits…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi on Saturday said Pakistan and Uzbekistan shared much more than formal diplomatic relations, as their ties were rooted in shared history, culture and spiritual heritage. Addressing a special cultural concert titled “Uzbekistan-Pakistan: Melodies…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) The Lahore Traffic Police organised a women’s scooter rally at Liberty Market on Saturday to promote safe mobility and encourage women to become more independent and confident riders. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Syed Abdul Rahim Sherazi and SP Headquarters Fakhar Bashir Raja…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) Twenty-five Pakistani nationals, including fishermen, returned home on Saturday after being released from Indian jails, crossing into Pakistan through the Wagah-Attari border, official sources said. The repatriated Pakistanis crossed the border after completing the required immigration and administrative formalities and were handed over…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) Commissioner Rawalpindi Salman Ghani paid a detailed visit to Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi, where he inspected various departments of the hospital and reviewed risk assessment measures, fire safety equipment and arrangements, as well as staff attendance. The Medical Superintendent of Benazir Bhutto Hospital,…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) The Parliamentary Secretary for Housing Urban Development and Public Health Engineering (HUD&PHE) Sultan Bajwa visited the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi to review ongoing projects under the Punjab Development Programme (PDP) and assess preparations for the ongoing monsoon season. Managing Director WASA…
