DUSHANBE: (DNA) – Pakistan and Tajikistan on Tuesday agreed to further strengthen their relations by taking measures in order to raise annual bilateral trade to $500 million, immediately revive air links and implement the Casa-1,000 electricity supply project.
FIFA World Cup committee apologises after plane carrying Saudi team catches fire
MOSCOW: (DNA) – The Organizing Committee of the FIFA World Cup 2018 apologized to Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), a day after it was reported that a plane carrying Saudi Arabian team caught fire mid-flight.In a letter sent to the SAFF, the committee said that the aircraft which caught fire would no longer be used for transportation of teams taking part in the World Cup.
Salah disappoints as Egypt crushed by Russia
MOSCOW, (DNA) – Three weeks and three days after Sergio Ramos twisted and slammed Egypt’s best World Cup hope into the grass, Mohamed Salah returned.He won a penalty, and scored it, ripping the ball with his left foot into the top corner.But by then, Russia were already three up and this game was as good as gone.
Uber’s new feature automatically gets you the cheapest fare
Uber’s new feature will let users travel for cheaper.Finding the right time of the day for a cheap Uber ride can be a bit of a hassle at times. This might change in the future, as Uber users will be able to get a cheaper fare by waiting and letting the app order a ride when the rates are rock bottom.
Pakistani private airline may launch direct flight to Baku soon
BAKU, JUN 19 (DNA) – A private airline from Pakistan has expressed an interest in starting direct flights to Baku, and currently negotiates with Azerbaijani side on terms and conditions of such cooperation, Ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Saeed Khan Mohmand told.
World Cup holders Germany crash to Mexico defeat
MOSCOW, JUN 18 (DNA) – Defending champions Germany crashed to the first defeat in their opening game of a World Cup since 1982 as Hirving Lozano’s clinical finish earned Mexico a shock 1-0 victory on Sunday.The highly-rated PSV Eindhoven forward struck the winner on 35 minutes after a blistering counter-attack at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow as Mexico beat Germany for just the second time in history.
Celebrities wish Eid to Muslims celebrating around the world
KARACHI, JUN 16 (DNA) – T.V celebrities, Cricket players, hosts, and movie stars extended the warm wishes for a prosperous Eid ul Fitr to Muslims celebrating around the world.From Shahid Afridi to Shah Rukh Khan, Celebrities took to Twitter today to wish Muslims around the world on this auspicious occasion of Eid ul Fitr.
Ronaldo hat-trick steals the show as Portugal and Spain draw classic
SOCHI, JUN 16 (DNA) – Cristiano Ronaldo made it clear that he means business at this World Cup after his stunning hat-trick secured a 3-3 draw here with Spain in a tournament classic and saw him reach another career landmark.The Real Madrid superstar crashed in an 88th-minute free-kick to earn a point for the European champions in this Group B opener, after a second-half goal from Nacho had put the Spaniards 3-2 ahead.
Pakistan Army team wins pace sticking competition in UK
LONDON, JUN 15 (DNA) – Pakistan Army wins international military drill competition known as pace sticking competition held at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst , UK . Pakistan team participated for the first time in the event. Pakistan Military Academy team represented Pakistan Army in the competition.
Uruguay strike late to beat Egypt as Salah sits out match
YEKATERINBURG, JUN 15 (DNA) – Jose Gimenez was the unlikely 89th-minute match winner as Uruguay defeated an Egypt side shorn of star man Mohamed Salah 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Friday.Uruguay’s deserved last-gasp victory leaves them and Russia in early control in Group A after the hosts’ 5-0 mauling of Saudi Arabia in the tournament opener on Thursday.
