KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026) The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Monday. CONVERSION RATES FOR August,17, 2026 FOR FOREIGN Currency FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE date August, 19, 2026. USD…
MIRPUR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) Secretary Health Azad Jammu and Kashmir Major General Amir Raza Tipu on Saturday inaugurated a medical waste incinerator at Divisional Teaching Hospital Mirpur, established with the cooperation of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), aimed at ensuring safe and proper disposal…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 15th Aug, 2026) The Ministry of Finance on Saturday congratulated Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on being conferred the country’s highest civilian award, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, in recognition of his distinguished public service. In a statement, the ministry said the award was a…
HARARE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 21st Aug, 2026) The death toll from the ferry disaster on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 97 after two more bodies were recovered on Thursday, according to local police. The ferry was carrying around 180 passengers and cargo, far exceeding its recommended capacity, when…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) Members of the National Assembly on Friday called for a transparent and scientific investigation into the tragic fire incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), which claimed the lives of 14 newborn babies, and demanded that those found responsible for negligence…
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…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Police have arrested 11 outlaws during separate operations and recovered more than 36 litres of liquor along with weapons and ammunition, police said. According to police spokesperson here on Sunday, the operations were carried out in the jurisdictions of Banni, Pirwadhai, Sadiqabad, Cantt,…
KOROR, Palau, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 04th Sep, 2026) On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, participated in the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, held from 30th August to 4th September 2026, in Koror, Palau. Al…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that building a strong and sustainable healthcare system requires quality education, research, trained human resources, modern technology, effective policies, strong regulation and meaningful public-private partnerships. Addressing the Health and Education Summit Pakistan 2026 as a…
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28th Aug, 2026) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has accelerated efforts to promote the province’s vast energy potential, strengthen provincial revenues and attract investment in hydropower, oil and gas sectors. The resolve was expressed at the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on Energy and Power, chaired…
