Tea, particularly its green and black varieties, can prevent fat storage in the liver and lower blood sugar.The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Tunis EL Manar and the University of Carthage in Tunisia and Université Paris Diderot in Paris.The research team sought to determine the effects of long-term consumption of green tea and black tea on the lipid digestion of rats fed with a high-fat diet.
Turkish airlines announces cheap fare for Istanbul
ISLAMABAD, JULY 03 (DNA) – Turkish Airlines has announced discounted fare for Istanbul. This fare is for a limited period and shall remain in effect till July 18, 2018.The drastic cut in Istanbul fare is likely to fetch more and more people from Pakistan. According to sources, a large number of visitors are expected to avail this facility.
Former Siemens CEO Kleinfeld made adviser to Saudi crown prince
DUBAI: (DNA) – Klaus Kleinfeld, a former chief executive of industrial conglomerate Siemens and giant aluminum producer Alcoa, has been appointed an adviser to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Kleinfeld will leave his current position as chief executive of NEOM, a 26,500 square kilometer business zone under development in the northwest of the kingdom, but will retain a position on its board, an official Saudi statement said on Tuesday.
Arrests in Europe over plot to attack Iran opposition rally
BRUSSELS: (DNA) – Belgium, France and Germany have detained six people, including an Iranian diplomat, over an alleged plot to bomb a weekend rally by an exiled Iranian opposition group in Paris, authorities and sources said Monday.The apparent foiled attack was to have targeted a meeting of thousands of Iranian opposition supporters in a northern suburb of the French capital that was also attended by leading US figures, including close allies of President Donald Trump.
Belgium fights back from two down to beat Japan 3-2 in added time
MOSCOW: (DNA) – Belgium fought back from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 with an added-time goal from substitute Nacer Chadli on Monday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with Brazil.The first side to recover from a two-goal deficit to win a World Cup knockout match since Germany beat England 3-2 after extra time in Mexico in 1970, Belgium were run ragged by a Japan side solid in defense and willing to probe deep.
Massive protests turn violent in Iran
TEHRAN – (DNA) – Iran called for calm on Sunday after protests in a southern city over water shortages turned violent overnight with reports of police shooting at demonstrators who attacked banks and public buildings.“No one has been killed in the unrest and just one person has been wounded in a shooting,” said Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli on Sunday.
COAS confirms death sentence for 12 hardcore terrorists
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff confirmed death sentences awarded to 12 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, including killing of innocent civilians, attacking Law Enforcement Agencies and Armed Forces of Pakistan.
Passenger tickets for space trip to go on sale
WASHINGTON, JUL 02 (DNA) – Days are not far when general public will get to visit space, as a company is soon going to start selling passenger tickets for trips to space.Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will start selling tickets to send passengers for suborbital commercial space flights by 2019 through his space-tourism startup Blue Origin.
Australia´s Stanlake tears through Pakistan for easy win
HARARE, JUL 02 (DNA) – :-Australian fast bowler Billy Stanlake demolished Pakistan´s top order with four quick wickets to set up a nine-wicket win on Monday in the second match of the Zimbabwe Twenty20 Tri-Series.Stanlake took 4 for 8 in his opening burst, the most economical spell by an Australian in T20 international cricket, and the second best ever behind James Faulkner´s 5 for 27 the last time the two teams met.
The likely outcome of July 25 elections? by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Electioneering is gaining momentum as the election day, July 25th, draws near. The political parties have had ample time to prepare themselves for the reckoning at the hustings. The PML-N would like to perform well in order to return to Islamabad. The PTI and the PPP would also try to put up a good show so that they could form the next government. While the tug-of-war to get control of Islamabad is likely to intensify in the coming days, the mind boggling question for all and sundry is, who will form the next government? Whether the PML–N shall be able to regain power or PTI will hold sway this time.
