ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 15th Aug, 2026) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saturday, directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to utilize all available resources to provide maximum assistance and relief to the people affected by floods across the country. The prime minister issued these directives during a meeting with…
BEIJING, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 15th Aug, 2026) China’s current account surplus reached 1.33 trillion Yuan in the second quarter of 2026, preliminary data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange showed Friday. In US Dollar terms, the current account surplus stood at US$195.1 billion in the second quarter. The surplus…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 15th Aug, 2026) The ongoing lining of the Kalri Baghar Feeder Upper has helped create an estimated 83,300 acre-feet of additional water storage at Keenjhar Lake, providing a buffer for Karachi’s water supply during the critical summer period. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, Keenjhar…
HONOLULU, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 15th Aug, 2026) Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, forecasters said , bringing heavy rains that can cause destructive flooding and strong winds that can fuel wildfires. The National Hurricane Centre said Lala should be…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 15th Aug, 2026) Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, attended a dignified Independence Day ceremony held at Daanish school Islamabad as the Chief Guest. The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the National Anthem and a flag-hoisting ceremony….
(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 15th Aug, 2026) JAKARTA, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the government would build solar power plants (PLTS) with a capacity of 30 gigawatts (GW) and phase out diesel power plants (PLTD) with a capacity of 13 GW in 2026. Speaking in his…
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 15th Aug, 2026) ADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of Friday, August 14. The incident resulted in no injuries, and the situation has been brought under control. In a statement, ADNOC stressed the…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 15th Aug, 2026) The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) organized a spectacular “Azadi Musical Show — Independence Day Special” at the PNCA Auditorium here on Thursday to celebrate Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day with national spirit, patriotic fervour and vibrant musical performances. Parliamentary Secretary for…
KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 14th Aug, 2026) Pakistan Navy celebrated the 80th Independence Day of Pakistan with national spirit, traditional zeal and military traditions. A dignified Change of Guard ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. A smartly turned-out contingent of cadets from Pakistan Naval academy…
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 14th Aug, 2026) A grand ceremony was organized at Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI) Peshawar to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day, in which Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Climate Change, Wildlife and Forestry, Pir Musawar Khan attended as the special guest. Sher Ali Afridi…
