OSLO, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026) Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz has achieved an exceptional sporting milestone after successfully surpassing the previous world speed record in the Formula 4 powerboat category, which was held by British racer John Brewer at a speed of 128.7 km/h over a one-kilometre distance….
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) Secretariat, in collaboration with Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), convened the D-8 Webinar on Industrial Cooperation under the theme “Leveraging Malaysia’s Industrial Experience for D-8 Cooperation.” The Webinar brought together over 70 participants…
QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti chaired a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office, Quetta, to review ongoing police reforms, digitalization of various departments, and the effective use of modern technology. During the session, Inspector General of Police Balochistan Muhammad Tahir Khan…
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) The final of Independence Day Inter-District Women’s Basketball Championship organized at Government City Girls College Gulbahar Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Basketball Association concluded here witnessing championship victory of Brothers Club against Friends Club. A total of eight women basketball clubs from Peshawar and…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) Acting President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Friday, felicitated Barrister Iftikhar Gilani on his successful election as Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). He expressed his best wishes and prayers for the newly elected Prime Minister. Ayaz…
KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Friday directed to prepare a feasibility study for establishing a mechanized terminal at Jumma Goth Karachi. The minister issued these directives during a meeting with Freight Business Partners in Karachi. He said that the meeting…
KOHAT, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) Jungle Khel Police have traced a recent robbery case and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the crime, recovering weapons used in the offence and the snatched cash from their possession, police said on Friday. According to police, complainant Ilyas reported that he…
HYDERABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) Sindh Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Friday claimed that the agency has been constantly monitoring the treatment mechanisms of industrial effluent in both the SITE areas of Jamshoro district. In a statement issued here, SEPA’s Deputy Director Qutabuddin Dars said in house effluent treatment…
ATTOCK, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) Attock police arrested two suspected drug peddlers during separate checking operations and recovered a total of 4.05 kilograms of hashish from their possession, police said on Friday. According to police, Assistant Sub-Inspector Qamar Abbas of Jand Police Station, along with his team, intercepted…
QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) The Regional Meteorological Center Quetta has predicted mainly hot and humid weather across most districts of Balochistan during the next 48 to 72 hours. According to the weather report hot conditions are expected in Nokkundi, Washuk, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Noshki, Sibi, Dera Bugti,…
