BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 02nd Sep, 2026) UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to help reshape global governance for a changing world, arguing that a more multipolar international order can strengthen multilateralism, advance fairness and better serve developing countries. Addressing the SCO summit…
NEW YORK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 02nd Sep, 2026) Oil prices jumped more than $4 a barrel on Tuesday, settling at a five-week high, as traders feared more supply disruptions from the middle East due to renewed fighting between the US and Iran. Brent futures rose $4.16, or 4.6%, to settle…
AMMAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 02nd Sep, 2026) The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) spokesperson announced that Jordan, over the past several hours, was targeted by a missile attack that originated from Iranian territory. The spokesperson said Jordanian air defence systems dealt with 13 ballistic missiles that entered the Kingdom’s airspace,…
MADRID, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 02nd Sep, 2026) Almost 2,150 people are thought to have died from heat-related causes in Spain in August, official data showed on Tuesday, after record-breaking heatwaves engulfed Western Europe during the summer, Reuters reported. This is the second highest figure recorded in August since data collection…
CAIRO, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 02nd Sep, 2026) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday, marking the start of Xi’s official visit to Egypt. Xi’s 1-3 September visit is part of a wider international tour. He is expected to hold talks with El-Sisi…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026) City Police Officer (CPO) Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera presented commendation certificates to police officers and personnel in recognition of their outstanding performance in maintaining law and order and preventing crime. The certificates were awarded to Inspector Jawad Abbas, SHO Taxila, Sub-Inspector Hassan Ali, Sub-Inspector…
MULTAN, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026) Multan Police have separated its Operations and Investigation Wings to streamline policing, enhance professional efficiency and clearly define responsibilities of the two key branches. The decision was taken on the directions of City Police Officer (CPO) Sadiq Ali Dogar, who addressed a police…
MULTAN, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026) Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister for Food Safety and Consumer Protection Salma Butt on Tuesday directed the departments concerned to intensify enforcement against adulteration and profiteering and ensure the availability of safe and affordable food items to citizens. She issued the directives…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026) Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol Tuesday chaired a training workshop on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance: Principles, Ethics, Risks & Regulatory Readiness”, aimed at creating awareness among the business community about responsible AI adoption, governance frameworks, ethical…
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 01st Sep, 2026) Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) will organise the fourth edition of the DXB500 Government Communication Training…
