LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 14th Aug, 2026) The 80th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national zeal and enthusiasm at the Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department under the leadership of Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora. Secretary Human Rights and Minority Affairs Dr Usman Ali…
SARGODHA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 14th Aug, 2026) A flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the green area of the Commissioner’s Office to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, with senior civil and police officers, parliamentarians, and representatives of various departments in attendance. Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat Ali, Regional Police Officer Shahzad…
BERLIN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 14th Aug, 2026) Since the beginning of the year, approximately 12,500 people have died in Germany due to extreme heat, surpassing the previous record set in 2018. People over the age of 75 were affected the most, while the authorities are discussing protective measures. Since the…
MULTAN, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 14th Aug, 2026) Pakistan Whites produced a thrilling bowling performance to clinch a six-run victory over Pakistan Blues in a nerve-wracking third match of the Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup 2026-27 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Thursday night. Defending a modest…
CAIRO, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 14th Aug, 2026) Three people were killed and 17 others injured on Thursday following a helium cylinder explosion and subsequent fire at Arabella Plaza Mall in the Fifth Settlement, New Cairo. Egypt’s Ministry of Interior denied reports circulating on social media regarding an elevator collapse inside…
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 14th Aug, 2026) ADNOC confirmed that two of its vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the evening of Thursday, August 13. The incident resulted in no injuries, and the situation has been brought under control. In a statement, ADNOC stressed the…
LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 14th Aug, 2026) Inspector General of Police Abdul Karim late on Thursday visited Shaikh Zayed Hospital along with senior police officers and met police personnel injured in firing by suspected assailants. The IG inquired about the health of the injured officials, prayed for their early recovery…
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 14th Aug, 2026) The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the hostile Iranian attack that targeted two vessels affiliated with ADNOC as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that…
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 14th Aug, 2026) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that while Pakistan sincerely desired peace, it would never allow that desire to be mistaken for weakness, declaring that any future challenge to the country’s sovereignty and security would be crushed with even greater force than…
RAWALPINDI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 14th Aug, 2026) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ; Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt and Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed…
