KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) The Governor of Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi attended the closing ceremony of Aptech Vision 2026 as the Chief Guest here on Saturday. Addressing the ceremony, the Governor appreciated the efforts of Aptech Learning Pakistan for promoting education, modern skills and technology among…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Saturday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP). CCoP approved the Restructuring Plan for Batch-I DISCOs (FESCO, GEPCO & IESCO), including carving out of DISCOs’ land assets to the government-owned Power Holding…
AL AIN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 23rd Aug, 2026) Each morning, Al Ain awakens to a landscape like no other. Sweeping displays of vivid colour trace main thoroughfares and public squares as blossoms unfurl, underscoring the municipality’s dedication to integrating natural beauty into everyday urban life. Across rotating seasons, these expanding…
KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) Mayor of Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab laid foundation stone of development projects worth Rs. 860 million in Federal B Industrial Area. Members of the City Council, elected representatives, industrialists and KMC officers were also present on the occasion. Addressing the ceremony, the Mayor…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy had entered a phase of greater stability, with exports, industrial activity and remittances showing encouraging growth. However, he stressed that the next priority was to translate macroeconomic…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique on Saturday chaired a meeting on the Nawaz Sharif Medical District Lahore project at the Infrastructure Development Authority Punjab (IDAP). CEO IDAP Captain (retd) Shah Mir Iqbal and other concerned officers attended the meeting, during which a…
QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) The Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) Quetta has issued a weather forecast warning of heavy rainfall over the next 24–48 hours, which may trigger flash flooding in local streams, nullahs, and hill torrents across northeastern districts of Balochistan. According to the forecast, areas including…
QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) The Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) has intensified its campaign against illegal water connections in the city, conducting operations in Gawalmandi Chowk and Haji Ghaibi Road. Led by Special Magistrate WASA Habib-ur-Rehman Kakar, the operation targeted several industrial units and factories. During inspections,…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) Police have arrested seven members of five alleged gangs involved in street crime, theft and burglary, recovering stolen cash, nine mobile phones, a stolen rickshaw, five stolen motorcycles and weapons from their possession. According to police spokesperson, New Town Police held the alleged…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari on Saturday announced that the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology has started operations, with heart transplant treatment at the facility to be provided completely free of charge. In a statement, the minister said the capacity of the…
