Sunday, July 1st, 2018
China lends $1 billion to Pakistan to boost FX reserves
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – China has lent Pakistan $1 billion to boost the country’s plummeting foreign currency reserves, two sources in Pakistan’s finance ministry told. Pakistan’s foreign currency reserves plunged to $9.66 billion last week from $16.4 billion in May 2017. The lending is the outcome of negotiations for loans worth $1-$2 billion the two sources told. “Yes, it is with us,” said one finance ministry source, in reference to the Chinese money. The second source added that the “matter stands complete”. The finance ministry spokesperson did not respond to aRead More
Russia hope for World Cup miracle after Messi, Ronaldo exit
MOSCOW, (DNA) – Russia are hoping for a World Cup miracle on Sunday as the host nation take on 2010 winners Spain for a place in the quarter-finals after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi exited the tournament. The other last-16 match pits a talented Croatia team led by Luka Modric that had a perfect record in the group phase against Denmark, but they will have to go some to emulate the drama of Saturday’s first two last-16 matches. France beat Messi’s Argentina 4-3 in a World Cup classic as 19-year-oldRead More
Election 2018: ECP publishes candidates’ final lists
ISLAMABAD/DG KHAN/ OKARA: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday published the final list of candidates and allotted them election symbols as per schedule. June 30 was the last day for publication of the final lists of candidates and allotment of election symbols. A day earlier the candidates had the opportunity to withdraw their nomination papers. A total of 21,482 candidates had filed nomination papers this time and several have withdrawn. For 2013 general elections, over 28,000 nomination papers were filed. A senior official of the Election Commission toldRead More
11 Super foods to help you give up those sugar cravings
Eating healthier can be difficult when you’ve got sugar cravings you just can’t ignore. Fortunately, there a number of foods that can make the process that much easier. Pack the sweets away and replace them with any or all of these delicious snacks, ingredients, and meals to make your house a home of health. Sea Salt The healthier kind of salt, this unrefined variety contains minerals and trace elements to keep your body going. As a seasoning, a pinch of sea salt will bring out the flavors in any dishRead More
Elections 2018: Imran Khan to address public rally in Bannu
BANNU, (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan will visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sunday to participate in a rally in Bannu. According to details, preparations for the public gathering have been completed as the stage has been formed while chairs have also been placed at the venue. Earlier, Imran Khan made it overtly clear on political foes that preparations for forthcoming general elections 2018 have been completed. Khan stated that first rule of competition is to never underestimate your opponents whereas he revealed that protest on tickets’ issue hadRead More
Pakistan Army rescues two British mountaineers stranded on Hunza mountain
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Two British mountaineers marooned on Hunza Valley’s Ultar Sar Mountain have been located and rescued by teams of the Pakistan Army after their tent was struck by an avalanche. According to Assistant Commissioner Hunza, the two British mountaineers recognized as Bruce Normand and Timothy Miller are presently on way to Gilgit in an army helicopter. Timothy Miller Adding further he stated: “The body of Austrian mountaineer Christian Huber, who was killed in the incident, is also being taken to Gilgit.” Attempts had been ongoing since Saturday toRead More