KABUL, (DNA) – Casualties were feared after a blast near Kabul’s international airport on Sunday, shortly after Afghan Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum returned to the country after more than a year in exile.the explosion happened as Dostum was leaving the airport with a large crowd of government officials and supporters.Dostum returns more than a year after fleeing the country during an investigation into the rape and torture of a political rival.
Iran’s Rouhani warns Trump ‘don’t play with the lion’s tail’
DUBAI: (DNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday cautioned the U.S. President Donald Trump about pursuing hostile policies against Tehran, saying “America should know … war with Iran is the mother of all wars,”.Addressing a gathering of Iranian diplomats, Rouhani said: “Mr Trump, don’t play with the lion’s tail, this would only lead to regret”.
Fakhar Zaman breaks Richards’ record of fastest to 1000 ODI runs
LAHORE, (DNA) – Fakhar Zaman has registered another record to his name and become a fastest batsman in the world score one thousand runs in the eighteenth match of One Day International on Sunday.Earlier this record was in the name of West Indian legend Sir Vivon Richards.
RCCI to organize Financial Technology conference
RAWALPINDI, JUL 22 (DNA) – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is going to organize Financial Technology conference (FinTech) earlier next month.The major purpose of this conference was to promote Information Technology (IT) and to bring awareness among key stakeholders for its use in lowering cost of production and enhancing innovation towards their businesses.
Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe for fourth successive time
BULAWAYO: (DNA) – Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by a huge margin of 244 runs in the fourth One-day International here on Friday.This was Pakistan’s second biggest win in ODIs, behind the 255-run win over Ireland in 2015.Chasing 400, the most difficult target for them, Zimbabwe could not resist against the Pakistan bowlers and were all out for 155 in 42.2 overs.
Several injured in northern Germany bus assault: reports
BERLIN, (DNA) – Several people were injured in an assault by a man wielding a knife on a bus in northern Germany, police and witnesses said Friday.The packed bus was heading in the direction of Travemuende, a popular beach close to the city of Luebeck, when a man pulled a weapon on passengers, local media Luebecker Nachrichten reported, quoting an unnamed witness.
Postpaid users are still paying taxes on mobile cards
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – After a Supreme Court decision for suspension of mobile taxes, prepaid customers have been enjoying tax-free voice and data services in Pakistan since June 13th, 2018.Postpaid customers, however, aren’t getting the same treatment as cellular companies have been taxing their postpaid customers like before, we have checked.
Bravo! Fakhar becomes first Pakistan batsman to score double century
BULAWAYO: (DNA) – Pakistan’s prolific opener Fakhar Zaman added another feat to his credit when he smashed a double hundred against Zimbabwe, hence becoming first the Pakistan player to achieve this feat after Saeed Anwar’s highest 194 against India in 1997.
WhatsApp curbs India service after lynchings
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – WhatsApp announced curbs on its service in India on Friday in an effort to stop a spate of horrific lynchings and to assuage government threats of legal action in its biggest market.More than 20 people have been killed by mobs in the past two months across the country after being accused of child kidnapping and other crimes in viral messages circulated on WhatsApp.
Australia scientists develop ‘world first’ melanoma blood test
SYDNEY: (DNA) Australian researchers said Wednesday they have developed a blood test for melanoma in its early stages, calling it a “world first” breakthrough that could save many lives.The scientists, from Edith Cowan University, said the new test could help doctors detect the skin cancer before it spreads through a person’s body.
