UNITED NATIONS, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 12th Aug, 2026) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Major General Jawwad Ahmed of Pakistan as the new Force Commander for the U.N. Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) He succeeds Major General Md Fakhrul Ahsan of Bangladesh, who completed his assignment…
SUKKUR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Shikarpur Shakil Ahmed Abro on Tuesday directed all relevant departments to ensure foolproof security arrangements, implementation of the code of conduct, and proper cleanliness across the district on eve of the Eid Milad-un-Nabi across the district. He issued these directives while…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Light rain continued in different areas of Islamabad on Tuesday as the district administration activated teams to monitor low-lying areas and respond to any situation caused by the weather. District administration teams remained engaged in monitoring areas that could face water accumulation during…
In line with the vision of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the Business Facilitation Centre (BFC), established under the Balochistan Board of Investment and trade, has made significant progress in facilitating the business community and investors during the first six months of its establishment QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th…
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has said that the new moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH is expected to be born on August 12, 2026 at 22:37 PST. ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has said that…
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, in his message on the occasion of National Minorities Day, said that in Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Pakistan, every citizen is equal, and minority communities are an important part of Pakistan’s strength and national identity KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint /…
Pir Mehr Ali Shah-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) and Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in research, faculty, student exchanges, educational activities and other areas of mutual interest RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Pir Mehr Ali Shah-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR)…
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 11th Aug, 2026) The National Media Authority has been named ‘National Partner’ of the Arab Media Summit 2026, which is set to take place in September under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai,…
Provincial Minister for Health and Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the procurement of equipment and preparedness measures for the monsoon and potential flood situations LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Provincial Minister for Health and Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique on Tuesday…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Aug, 2026) Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Usman Shaukat has welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, describing it as an important development for regional peace, stability and collective security. He said the agreement reflected the strong…
