LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) The government has started the process of online collection of dues from pilgrims under the Private Hajj Scheme. According to the official sources, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has directed pilgrims to make payments through the Hajj app and digital system. The Ministry…
HAVELIAN, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Technical education has become an essential requirement in the modern era, while young people should focus on vocational courses such as safety engineering to secure better and dignified employment opportunities, speakers said. They were addressing a certificate distribution ceremony organized by Wish &…
HYDERABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) The Weekly meeting of Sindhi Adabi Sangat Hyderabad was held here on Sunday at Khana Badosh Writers Cafe Sindh Museum Hyderabad Park, under the chairmanship of senior Story writer Prof. Nazeer Malkani. The proceedings were conducted by Joint Secretary Gul Sindhi. Writer and…
FAISALABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Managing Director (MD) Engineer Saqib Raza has said that full institutional support would be provided for the initial survey of a new Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) water supply project. He directed all relevant officers and staff to…
BUREWALA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Traffic signals have been made operational at key intersections in Burewala, with citizens welcoming the modern facility and expressing hope that it would improve traffic flow, discipline and road safety. Residents said the installation of signals at major roads and intersections would help…
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday condemned the hand grenade attack on Dub Chowk Police Post in Ambar tehsil of Mohmand district, expressing grief over the injuries sustained by five police personnel. The Governor prayed for the speedy recovery of the…
KOHAT, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) In view of heavy rainfall and possible storm-related incidents across Kohat district, the Deputy Commissioner’s office has urged citizens to promptly report any untoward events to the district control room. Officials stated that immediate reporting will enable the administration to take timely action…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) The Punjab food Authority (PFA) Rawalpindi Division, acting on a complaint, raided a house in Main Bazaar, Chakwal, and uncovered an illegal slaughterhouse operating inside the residential premises. According to a PFA spokesperson, illegal slaughtering was underway at the site, where meat was…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) A rally was held on Girja Road here on Sunday to mark Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) under the auspices of Milad Markaz Dhoke Syedan. A large number of religious scholars, spiritual leaders, local notables and devotees of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) participated in…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Sana Bahadur has been crowned Women’s Open Winner at the Professional Squash Association (PCA) Independence Squash Cup 2026, held at the Canterbury Club, Sydney, Australia. Pakistan Squash Federation in a statement said back-to-back success on Australian soil was a proud moment for Pakistan…
