MOSCOW, JUNE 02 (DNA) – : A Russian pilot who was missing presumed dead after his plane was shot down three decades ago during the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan has been found alive and wants to come home, Russian military veterans said Friday.”He is still alive. It´s very astonishing. Now he needs help,” the head of the paratroopers´ union Valery Vostrotin told.
PTI proposes Nasir Durrani, Prof. Hasan Askari for caretaker Punjab CM
ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf withdrew the name of former bureaucrat Nasir Saeed Khosa for the post of caretaker Chief Minister in Punjab, Imran Khan’s party has finalized the names of Professor Hasan Askari and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police chief Nasir Durrani.
For job-related skin problems, best prevention unclear: research
LONDON, MAY 30 (DNA) – It’s hard to say whether creams, moisturizers or other preventive measures might help protect workers in many industries from skin damage on their hands that can lead to painful blisters, cracks and infections, a research review suggests.
MH370 hunt may resume if new evidence found: Malaysian PM
KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 30 (DNA) – The hunt for Flight MH370 may resume if new evidence comes to light, Malaysia’s prime minister said Wednesday, as a private search for the plane draws to a close.The Malaysia Airlines jet vanished in March 2014 with 239 people — mostly from China — on board, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Italy may return to polls in July
ROME, MAY 30 (DNA) – Italy may hold repeat elections as early as July after the man asked to be prime minister failed to secure support from major political parties for even a stop-gap government, sources said, as markets tumbled on the growing political turmoil.
Pakistan ignored proposed tobacco health warnings after foreign lobbying
ISLAMABAD, MAY 30 (DNA) – Philip Morris International Inc and British American Tobacco Plc lobbied Pakistan’s government to not implement bigger health warnings on cigarette packs, in what officials say was part of an industry-wide campaign that successfully persuaded Islamabad to water down a proposal designed to save lives.
ICCI to hold BoC in Istanbul to improve Pak-Turkey bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA) – Sheikh Amir Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted an Iftar Dinner at his residence which was attended by H.E. İhsan Mustafa Yurdakul. M. Naveed Malik Senior Vice President ICCI, M. Shakeel Munir, Sheikh Abdul Waheed and others were also present in the Iftar dinner.
China to host Iran leader amid nuclear deal upheaval
BEIJING, MAY 28 (DNA) – Iran’s president will attend a summit with his Chinese and Russian counterparts next month, officials in Beijing said Monday, as they try to salvage the nuclear deal thrown into upheaval by Donald Trump.China, Russia and European powers, all of which signed the 2015 Iran nuclear accord, are scrambling to save the pact following the US president’s decision to quit the agreement and reinstate sanctions.
Arjun Rampal, wife announce separation after 20 years of marriage
NEW DELHI, MAY 28 (DNA) – Arjun Rampal and his wife of 20 years, the former supermodel Mehr Jesia, on Monday announced their separation in a statement. Their primary focus will be taking care of their two daughters.the couple said that while their relationship has ended, but their love for each other lives on. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation about their separation.
Back to Back explosions reported in Afghanistan
JALALABAD CITY, MAY 27 (DNA) – The sounds of two back to back explosions were heard in Jalalabad city the provincial capital of Nangarhar province.Preliminary reports indicate the incident has taken place close to the Breshna Sherkat / State-owned Utility Directorate.Provincial governor’s spokesman Ataullah Khogyani confirmed that the incident has taken place in Nursery Farm area of the city and at least two explosions have taken place.
