IRSA releases 88,500 cubic meters of water

Islamabad, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6th Mar, 2026) The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Friday released 88,500 cusecs of water from various rim stations with a flow of 35,400 cusecs. According to data released by IRSA, the water level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam reached 1,464.90 feet which is 64.90 … Read more

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Process Dialogue calls for stronger coordination to combat terrorism and extremism

Peshawar, March 6, 2026 Speakers at a regional dialogue on Friday called for enhanced coordination between state institutions, lawmakers and civil society to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts and prevent violent extremism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The event, organized by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) with support from the British High Commission, brought together parliamentarians, government officials, … Read more

Lok Virsas craft training courses are underway: classes begin across seven traditional disciplines

Islamabad, March 6, 2026 The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) has officially started its series of training courses in the field of traditional folk crafts under its flagship project, the National Crafts Centre. Classes are now in session, with selected participants actively engaged in learning across seven distinct craft disciplines on … Read more

China will continue to anchor global economic growth: experts

BEIJING (APP – Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 6th Mar, 2026) “For the foreseeable future, China will remain the world’s growth engine,” said Erik Solheim, former UN Under-Secretary-General. According to the government work report submitted Thursday to China’s top legislature for review, the country targets economic growth of 4.5 to 5 percent this … Read more

An ‘Anti-Drone Unit’ will be established in all districts of Punjab

Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – March 6, 2026) The Punjab government has decided to establish an “Anti-Drone Unit” in all areas of the province. According to Punjab Home Ministry spokesperson, an ‘Anti-Drone Unit’ and ‘Anti-Drone System’ will be established under the DPO in each district. These anti-drone units will conduct aerial surveillance of … Read more

The Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry meets with the team of Pakistani Radio Sialkot FM 101

Sialkot, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6th Mar, 2026) Syed Ehtesham Mazhar, President, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Ijaz Ghauri, Chairman, Media Committee of the department, held a meeting with Anjum, the producer, and Imran Butt, the radio coordinator of the radio station. Pakistan FM 101 Sialkot. During the meeting, they discussed … Read more

ISSI hosts a roundtable on “Evolving situation in Iran and Pakistan’s political response”

Islamabad (Urdu Point/Pakistan Point News – March 6, 2026) Afghanistan Centre, middle CAMEA at the Islamabad Strategic Studies Institute (ISSI) organized a roundtable discussion on “Evolving Situation in Iran and Iran”. PakistanPolicy Response” on Friday. A press release said that former diplomats, prominent academics and prominent practitioners joined the discussion that focused on the evolving … Read more