Monday, July 9th, 2018
PIA launches Air Safari flight services, becoming first airline of World
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan’s national flag-carrier has commenced its Air Safari flight services once again that will take travelers atop the snowcapped peaks in the northern parts of the South Asian country. The Air Safari flight to the Himalayas provides an awesome opportunity to visit the Roof of the World, where majestic peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, the world famous Concordia and Baltoro glacier can be viewed from the comfort of B737 Aircraft. The flight originates from Islamabad and returns back to Islamabad after 01-40 mints. “The wait is over!!Read More
Turkey train disaster leaves 24 dead, hundreds hurt
ISTANBUL, (DNA) – Twenty-four people were killed and hundreds injured when a train packed with weekend passengers derailed in northwest Turkey due to ground erosion after heavy rains, officials said Monday. The train, which was carrying 362 passengers, was travelling from the Edirne region on the Greek and Bulgarian borders to Istanbul´s Halkali station on Sunday when six carriages derailed in the Tekirdag region. Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdag said 24 people died, in a sharp rise from the previous toll of 10. search operations through the derailed train carriagesRead More
Pompeo makes surprise visit to Kabul
KABUL, (DNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a surprise visit to Kabul Monday for talks with Afghan leaders, an Afghan official said, amid renewed optimism for peace in the war-weary country. Pompeo’s first official visit to Afghanistan since he was sworn in as America’s top diplomat in April follows an unprecedented ceasefire during Eid last month. The Islamic holiday was marked by spontaneous street celebrations involving Afghan security forces and Taliban militants. The official confirmed Pompeo’s arrival on the condition of anonymity. A joint press conference withRead More
Armed forces contribute 2-day salary for dams
RAWALPINDI: (DNA) – The officers of all three services of Pakistan Armed Forces – Army, Navy and Airforce – will contribute their two days’ pay while soldiers one day’s pay to the announced fund for construction of Diamer-Basha and Mohmand dams. This has been announced by Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major-General Asif Ghafoor in a tweet. He stated in his tweet that “Pakistan Armed Forces contributing to Diamer-Basha & Mohmand Dam Fund. Officers of Pak Army, Navy and Air Force will contribute their 2 days’ pay while soldiers oneRead More
Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman claims 2nd position in ICC rankings
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman’s string of good scores, have helped him vault 44 places to claim second position in the latest ICC player rankings after the finish of tri-series in Harare. In the latest player rankings, which also takes into account India’s 2-0 and 2-1 series win against Ireland and England, respectively, Australia opener Aaron Finch leads Fakhar by 45 points, said a press release issued here. Like Finch, Fakhar was in stellar form in Harare, when he totaled 278 runs in the series, including a match-winning 91Read More
Imran Khan launches PTI manifesto for General Election 2018
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has launched the party manifesto for General Election 2018 focusing on to meet economic and administrative challenges faced by Pakistan.Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday has unveiled his party’s manifesto for general elections 2018 during a ceremony in Islamabad. Imran Khan said that the manifesto we present is no ‘easy-solution’ and that there is a need to make major changes. He said that PTI’s performance in KP was impressive in last five years as police department was reformed. Strengthening institutions andRead More