UNITED NATIONS, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) Escalating conflict in Yemen is killing and injuring a growing number of civilians, the UN human rights chief warned on Monday, as Houthi rebels also strike Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping linked to the wider Iran–US confrontation. At least 17 civilians…
QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) Commissioner Lasbela Division Saira Atta on Monday issued orders to the officials to hold a joint coordination meeting with Sui Gas and K-Electric officials to expedite the work on the Hub Master Plan. She said this while presiding over a meeting to review…
SUKKUR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) President of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Kingri taluka and former Provincial Secretary Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Suhag has congratulated PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the party’s success in the by-election for the Sindh Assembly constituency in Gambat. In a statement on Monday, Dr….
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has finalised its annual budget of Rs 8.76 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27, with development expenditure estimates submitted to the Punjab government for final approval. The budget was vetted by the Finance Sub-Committee, chaired by the Commissioner,…
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Mines and Minerals, Arif Ahmadzai has invited Chinese investors and mining companies to explore the province’s vast mineral resources, assuring them of full government facilitation and foolproof security for their investments and personnel. The minister made these remarks during…
ATTOCK, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) A 38-year-old man was killed while two others were injured when a car collided with a motorcycle in the Gali Jagir area of Fateh Jang tehsil on Monday, Rescue 1122 said. According to Rescue 1122, the deceased was identified as Ijaz, while the…
KOHAT, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) Assistant Commissioner (AC) Headquarters Kohat paid a surprise visit to Liaquat Memorial Hospital (LMH) Kohat to evaluate overall administrative arrangements and healthcare services provided to the public. During the visit, the AC thoroughly inspected various departments of the hospital, including the emergency ward,…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of senior journalist Qazi Nadeem Iqbal. In her condolence message, the minister said that Qazi Nadeem Iqbal was a courteous, talented and professional journalist who remained…
MULTAN, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) Delhi Gate Police have arrested two members, including the ringleader, of the notorious “Shahbaz alias Shaba Gang” and recovered stolen valuables worth over Rs 600,000 from their possession. In line with special directives of the City Police Officer (CPO) Sadiq Ali Dogar, a…
MULTAN, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) A dangerous proclaimed criminal wanted in several cases of attempted murder, robbery and theft was injured and arrested during a police encounter near Tariqabad in the jurisdiction of BZ Police Station late Monday night. According to police sources, a police party was conducting…
