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…
KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026) The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has directed healthcare establishments across the province to ensure strict compliance with prescribed fire safety, emergency preparedness and disaster management standards, warning that surprise inspections will now be conducted to assess actual compliance. According to a press release…
HYDERABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026) Police have arrested eight suspects allegedly involved in the illegal trade of mainpuri, gutka and narcotic substances during separate operations in the city, police said on Thursday. According to a police spokesperson, Market Police conducted raids at different locations and arrested Salman Manganhar…
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026) Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, met with Jens Plötner, State Secretary at the Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany. The meeting marked the start of a two-day visit to the UAE by the State Secretary, and provided an opportunity…
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 27th Aug, 2026) H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has affirmed Dubai’s commitment to continued investment in national talent and capabilities,…
