DOHA: (DNA) – Qatar Airways will continue its expansion plans by adding new destinations and purchasing new aircraft.Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways, said yesterday that the award-winning airline will increase its reach to around 220 destinations by 2022 from the current count of over 164 destinations. Adding the expansion for its new destinations for its air cargo, the total number of destinations will reach around 250 destinations.
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.
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.
Indian top court bars offering namaz at Taj Mahal mosque
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – The Supreme Court on Monday refused Muslims to offer namaz at the mosque of Taj Mahal stating that the monument’s preservation is of utmost importance.According to the court, the historic Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world and must be preserved. It thus observed that there shouldn’t be any prayers performed at the monument.The court’s judgment is only applicable to outsiders and not locals as for now.
Pakistan beat Australia to win triangular T20 series
HARARE: (DNA) – Fakhar Zaman smashed 46-ball 91 as Pakistan beat Australia in the final of triangular Twenty series at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.Zaman was supported by veteran Shoaib Malik who chipped in with 43 runs to guide Pakistan to a convincing victory in the final.Sarfraz Ahmed also made 19-ball 28 in the chase.
Australia bat first in final against Pakistan
HARARE: (DNA) – Australia won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the final match of T20 triangular series on Sunday.Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed said they have made two changes for the final match.He said Pakistan would try to restrict Australia to minimum score.
12 super foods to keep those Heart diseases at bay!
As common as heart disease are nowadays there are many ways to prevent it and perhaps the best place to start is by cleaning up your diet.Supercharging your diet with fiber-rich food filled with healthy fats will allow you to eat your way to a healthy heart and clear arteries.Don’t know where to start? Here are 12 food items you should add to your heart-friendly grocery list!
Turkey sacks 18,500 state employees in new decree
ANKARA, (DNA) – Turkish authorities ordered the dismissal of more than 18,500 state employees including police officers, soldiers and academics, in a decree published on Sunday.The Official Gazette said 18,632 people had been sacked including 8,998 police officers and 6,152 military personnel.Turkish media dubbed the decree as the “last” after officials previously indicated the state of emergency in place since July 2016 could end as early as Monday.
Brazil World Cup exit ‘the saddest moment of my career’: Neymar
SOCHI, (DNA) – Neymar has expressed his anguish after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on Friday, losing 2-1 to Belgium in the quarter-finals in Russia.”I can say it is the saddest moment of my career, the pain is great because we knew we could get there, we know we had a chance to go far, to make history… But it wasn´t to be this time,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
July started with a down inflation trend by 0.06%
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Just before general elections of 2018, July showed downward trend in inflation by 0.06% comparatively to previous period.According to data revealed by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday, the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for various income faction the points recorded were 230.11 points compared to 230.25 points of previous week.
