ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026) The UAE real estate sector maintained strong performance during the first half of 2026, supported by growing investment demand, expanding development activity, a diversified investor base and continued enhancements to regulatory and legislative frameworks that strengthened the attractiveness of the country’s property…
NEW YORK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026) Oil prices rose by more than two percent at settlement on Thursday, ending a three-session losing streak. Brent crude futures gained US$1.86, or 2.1 percent, to settle at $89.70 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $1.30, or 1.6 percent,…
NEW YORK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026) US stock indices closed higher on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading gains on Wall Street after Nvidia’s strong revenue outlook reinforced confidence in the artificial intelligence boom and lifted technology shares. The Nasdaq Composite gained 411.16 points, or 1.57 percent, to 26,540.78,…
WASHINGTON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026) Tropical storms Karina and Lowell formed in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday and are forecast to strengthen into hurricanes in the coming days, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Karina is located around 1,330 kilometres south of the southern tip of the…
KINSHASA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026) The Democratic Republic of the Congo began vaccinating people against Ebola on Thursday as health authorities work to slow the deadliest outbreak of the disease recorded in the country. Health workers and others on the front lines of the Ebola response were among…
QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026) On the directives of Provincial Minister and Chairman Balochistan Food Authority (BFA) Haji Noor Muhammad Dummar, the Authority has intensified its province-wide campaign against substandard and unsafe food, with inspections and enforcement actions continuing without interruption on Thursday. According to the BFA spokesperson,…
KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026) A police constable was injured when his weapon accidentally went off while he was cleaning it at Mochko police station, police said on Thursday. According to police, Farhan, son of Muhammad Nizamuddin, aged 30, sustained bullet injuries after an accidental gunshot from his…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026) Iqbal academy Pakistan organized a “Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) Conference” and a reception ceremony for Dr. Yousaf Shahid’s book “Gaisu-e-Purnam”, a poetic rendition of the Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH), at Aiwan-e-Iqbal on August 27, 2026. The event was presided over by renowned columnist and analyst Orya Maqbool…
MANSEHRA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026) At least nine people, including four women, were injured in a road accident on Saiful Malook Road in Mansehra district, according to rescue sources quoted by tv channels. Initial reports said that a jeep was travelling on Saiful Malook Road when it met…
MADRID, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026) Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar, riding for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, strengthened his lead in the general classification of the 2026 Vuelta a España after winning Stage 6 on Thursday, claiming his third victory of this year’s race. Pogacar completed the stage in 4 hours, 12…
