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Barcelona, Atletico ordered to further tighten belts by La Liga

The figures, published twice annually following each transfer window, dictate how much teams can spend on players, coaches, support staff and their youth teams.
League leaders Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, must make savings of 35.4 million euros to meet a new budget of 217.3 million.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 09:39pm

Pakistan

Leaked video: Ali Haider Gilani admits meeting PTI lawmaker

"Not just once, I will meet them a hundred times as it is my right to do so," said Gilani.
Gilani said that he had met the PTI lawmakers to secure vote for his father.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 08:39pm

Sports

Man United's Cavani in line for return at Palace

Uruguay international Cavani has missed United's last four games in all competitions with a muscle injury but trained on Tuesday ahead of the trip to Selhurst Park.
"We're looking OK. There's a couple of doubts for tomorrow that we have to give as much time as possible," Solskjaer told a news conference on Tuesday.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 08:22pm

Sports

AC Milan can get through decisive period without Ibrahimovic, says Pioli

The 39-year-old Swede, who is Milan's top scorer with 14 goals in 14 league games this season, was forced off during Sunday's 2-1 win over AS Roma with a muscular problem.
He is expected to miss at least 10 days, during which time he will be a guest at the Sanremo music festival throughout this week.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 08:02pm

Pakistan

Govt demands Yousuf Raza Gilani’s disqualification from Senate polls after leaked video

“I hope the Chief Election Commissioner will take notice of the video,” says Fawad Chaudhary.
“We were here to file a reference but the ECP was closed for the day. We will submit [the reference] in the morning.”

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:26pm

Pakistan

Watch: Ali Haider Gilani allegedly ‘buying vote’ for Senate election 2021

Polling for 37 Senate seats – excluding Punjab where senators got elected unopposed will take place on March 3.
Yusuf Raza Gilani is contesting against current Finance Minister Hafeez Sheikh for a general seat.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 08:39pm

Technology

Google teams up with Allianz, Munich Re to insure its cloud users

Targets US companies with up to $5 bln in annual revenue.
First such partnership with top cloud provider.
Gives insurers access to data to better price risk.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 06:34pm

World

Turkey to expand military cooperation with Pakistan, for coveted Chinese military technology

Turkey has been reportedly pushing to co-manufacture warplanes and missiles in Pakistan, which could potentially grant it access to coveted military technology from China.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 07:02pm

Sports

Villa's Grealish out of Sheffield United trip as 'frustrating' injury continues

"He won't be ready for the game tomorrow, he's not travelling with us," Smith told a news conference on Tuesday.
"We'll decide whether we can get him on the training ground later in the week. He's working with the doctor and the rehab staff every day.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 06:11pm

Pakistan

CPEC set to become a high-quality demonstration project of Belt and Road Initiative: FM

Foreign minister says that President Xi Jinping's leadership, at a momentous history, has greatly helped Chinese nation achieve its national aspirations
Chinese foreign minister says Pakistan-China friendship has strengthened with time and both sides stood shoulder-to-shoulder in hour of need

Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:41pm

Pakistan

PML-N to hold anti-govt protests across Punjab

The PML-N will hold demonstration in Mianwali on March 3, Gujranwala and Mandi Bahauddin on March 5, Narowal and Sialkot on March 7
The opposition party has not yet finalised dates for protests in Faisalabad, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Jhelum, Layyah and Rajanpur

Published 02 Mar, 2021 04:31pm

Markets

PSX, NIFT to Launch E-IPO System for Pakistan’s Capital Market

The digital portal will provide facility to investors (local, foreign, and institutional), TRE Certificate Holders, and even banks for submission of online subscription applications from anywhere in the world through the internet.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 04:28pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia

A Houthi projectile injured five civilians in a border village in Jazan region.
"Pakistan also calls on Houthi militia to halt its attacks on Ma’arib governorate in Yemen. We reiterate our call for a comprehensive political solution to the conflict in Yemen through peaceful means," FO said.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 04:03pm

Pakistan

ECP constitutes vigilance committee to ensure transparency in Senate polls

The committee has been tasked to provide necessary information and records to the ECP, as well as present a report if an inquiry is required to be conducted
A management system is also established to collect complaints by the election commission

Published 02 Mar, 2021 03:50pm

Markets

European equities slip at open

London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of major blue-chip companies dipped 0.2 percent to 6,573.10 points.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 03:47pm

World

Press watchdog RSF files lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi

Its report details the cases of 34 other journalists who have been jailed in Saudi Arabia, including the blogger Raif Badawi, who has been imprisoned in his home country since 2012 on charges of "insulting Islam".

Published 02 Mar, 2021 03:46pm

Sports

Cricket gets forgotten in IPL, PSL more focused on the game: Steyn

“When you come to like a PSL or the Sri Lankan Premier League (SPL), for that matter, there is an importance on the cricket," says the Right-arm pacer.
“I have only been here for a couple of days and I have had people in and out of my room, just wanting to know about where I have played and how I went about it. Whereas, when I go to something like the IPL that gets forgotten and the main topic is how much money did you go for in this IPL?” says Quetta Gladiator fast-bowler.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:30pm

Pakistan

Brawl erupts between PPP, PTI lawmakers in Sindh Assembly

The brawl reportedly took place after PTI MPAs attacked three of their party members when they came to attend the assembly session
PPP MPAs tried to cool down the disgruntled PTI lawmakers which caused the situation to escalate

Published 02 Mar, 2021 02:55pm

Sports

HBL PSL6 to continue despite three COVID-19 positive cases: PCB

Three more individuals have tested positive for the deadly virus, which includes two foreign players and one local support staff member.
They will remain in quarantine for the next ten days.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 02:48pm

Life & Style

Split from royal life ‘unbelievably tough’, says Prince Harry

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry invoked the memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, who had to find her way alone after she and Prince Charles divorced.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 02:12pm

Life & Style

Lady Gaga’s dogs recovered safely after theft and shooting

Lady Gaga’s two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded their walker, were recovered unharmed.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 02:08pm

Pakistan

Process to vaccinate masses to start soon: Dr Yasmin Rashid

The provincial health minister said that an order of 17 million shots of coronavirus vaccines have been placed which will be administered to public, says Punjab Health Minister.
Funds were being squandered by the Punjab health authorities, says PML-N MPA.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 02:16pm

Markets

Eurozone inflation steady as energy prices recover

Europe's spending stimulus has been less ambitious, but markets have signalled expectations that inflation will rise in the coming months, with borrowing prices for EU governments increasing.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 03:45pm

World

Philippines to evaluate China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Sinopharm is the sixth vaccine maker to apply for emergency use authorisation in the Southeast Asian country.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 01:35pm

Markets

Oil slides 1% on fears over higher OPEC supply, slower China demand

Market sentiment was also dampened by weak manufacturing data out of China, Kikukawa said.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 01:33pm

Markets

CBOT soybeans may break $13.78-1/4 and fall to $13.62-1/4

A break below $13.63 could confirm this wedge and a target of $13.11-3/4.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 01:32pm

World

Indonesia says identifies two cases of British COVID-19 variant

Wiku Adisasmito declined to comment further on the new variant, known as B117.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 01:30pm

Markets

Palm falls for third day on expectations of rising stockpile

Meanwhile, Dalian's most-active soyoil contract fell 1%, while its palm oil contract slipped 3.5%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were down 1.1%.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 01:26pm

Pakistan

Accountability court allows Khwaja Asif, Shehbaz Sharif to take part in Senate polls

Jail authorities say ECP has called for bringing Shehbaz Sharif to the National Assembly for casting vote
Asif will be taken to Islamabad to take part in Senate voting process

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:56pm

Markets

Yuan weakens slightly as Chinese regulator flags inflow risks

Although most traders agree that the yuan will likely continue to be range-bound in the short-term, analysts were divided over longer-term trends.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:35pm

Markets

Australia shares fall in muted response to c.bank stance; weak commodities weigh

In New Zealand, the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.3% to finish the session at 12,344.49 points.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:30pm

Pakistan

180000 senior citizens have so far registered for coronavirus vaccine

Vaccination of those who register in this category will start this month.
An official of the Ministry of National Health Services has said there are around eight million people aged 65 and above.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:26pm

Life & Style

Winston Churchill painting owned by Angelina Jolie sells for $11.5 million

The buyer of the painting, bought by Jolie and Brad Pitt in 2011, wasn’t immediately identified.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 01:05pm

Markets

Asian shares fall amid China's asset-bubble warning

There were also fears among energy investors that OPEC may increase global supply following a meeting this week.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:20pm

Markets

CBOT corn may fall to $5.23-1/2

On the daily chart, corn is riding on a wave 4, which is unfolding towards $5.25-1/4.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:18pm

Pakistan

Senate polls to be held through secret ballot, says ECP

ECP says that the top court's decision will be implemented in letter and spirit
The Commission is taking all possible steps and measures to fulfill its constitutional duty to check that corrupt practices in the Senate Elections are guarded against: ECP

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:18pm

Markets

South Korea shares jump on Wall St rally, upbeat trade data

The won was quoted at 1,124.0 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform, 0.04% lower than its previous close at 1,123.5.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:16pm

Markets

Taiwan's MFIG buys about 65,000 tonnes corn from Argentina

If sourced from the US Pacific Northwest coast or South Africa, shipment is sought between May 9 and May 28.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:06pm

Markets

Gold falls to over 8-mth low on stronger dollar, higher yields

Focus also remains on the developments of the $1.9 trillion US coronavirus relief bill that will be debated in the Senate this week.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:03pm

Markets

Tokyo stocks close lower on profit-taking

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.86 percent or 255.33 points to end at 29,408.17.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:02pm

World

Five guards freed after new Ecuador prison riot controlled

President Lenin Moreno denounced the "barbarity" of the riots and said the gangs were "fighting for leadership and the trafficking of drugs throughout" Ecuador.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:55am

Sports

Zion dominant as Pelicans upset Jazz, Sixers bounce back

Pelicans prodigy Williamson finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to give New Orleans a deserved victory over the Western Conference-leading Jazz.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:53am

World

More than 400 acts of violence against Covid health workers in 2020: report

"The map shows that violence and intimidation against health care was a truly global crisis in 2020, affecting 79 countries," said Insecurity Insight director Christina Wille in a statement.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:50am

World

Indonesia's erupting Sinabung volcano belches column of ash

Indonesia -- an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands and islets -- has nearly 130 active volcanoes.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:47am

Sports

Federer pulls out of Miami Open: report

The pandemic has already impacted the 2021 calendar, delaying the Australian Open and forcing the Indian Wells tournament in California -- the traditional lead-in to the Miami Open -- out of its usual slot in March.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:42am

Sports

Lord's final on line as India, England back at scene of two-day Test

Up to 55,000 fans, half of capacity, will be allowed at the stadium, which was renamed after India's prime minister hours before last week's third Test.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:33am

Pakistan

Senate polls: SC rejects plea challenging Abro's nomination papers

Applicant Shahid Rind had challenged the nomination papers of Abro against the decision of Election Commission of Pakistan
The SC while upholding the decision of the tribunal directed the applicant to contact a relevant forum against Saifullah Abro after the Senate elections

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:27am

Markets

Hong Kong shares begin on front foot

The Hang Seng Index jumped 0.87 percent, or 255.82 points, to 29,708.39.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:18am

Pakistan

SC orders demolition of lawyers chambers, says their location is illegal

The SC dismissed the Islamabad Bar's plea and upheld the Islamabad High Court's verdict ordering the demolishing of the chambers.
The top court said all the lawyers' chambers set up at football ground are illegal, and no illegal activity can be justified.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:18am

World

One in four people will have hearing problems by 2050: WHO

Among children, it said, hearing loss could be prevented in 60 percent of cases.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:16am

World

Novavax hopes to file for US vaccine approval in 2nd quarter of 2021

That will likely be in the second quarter of 2021, depending on the virulence of the Covid-19 epidemic in the two countries, according to the Novavax statement.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:14am

World

Immigration, Covid headline talks between Biden, Lopez Obrador

Asked ahead of the meeting if Washington would send vaccines to Mexico, Biden answered: "We're going to talk about that."

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:13am

Technology

Zoom earnings strong at close of pandemic-plagued year

"We believe we are well positioned for strong growth with our innovative video communications platform."

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:12am

World

Just 4% of Covid research relevant to Africa: study

"The time has come that authoritative journals need to turn to authors and ask where local representation is on papers describing health systems in regions that are not there own," they wrote.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:10am

Sports

Murray fights back to beat Haase in Rotterdam first round

Murray, who missed the Australian Open after testing positive for Covid-19, is playing only his second ATP Tour event since last October.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:08am

World

US Senate to debate Biden stimulus plan 'this week': Schumer

Given the Republicans' wholesale opposition, their defection risked scuttling the entire plan.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:07am

Sports

Government backs potential UK and Ireland bid to host 2030 World Cup

England have not hosted the World Cup since winning the tournament for the only time in 1966.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:05am

Sports

Runaway leaders Man City can still improve: Guardiola

"There are incredible teams who have struggled for four or five games to win games. That can happen to us too.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:04am

Sports

Real Madrid held by Real Sociedad to give Atletico advantage

Madrid's pressure would come but Real Sociedad could have made it two, only for Alexander Isak to fall just short of Mikel Oyarzabal's pass across.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:02am

World

Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit with two new criminal charges

Suu Kyi has reportedly been kept under house arrest in the capital of Naypyidaw, an isolated city purpose-built under Myanmar's previous junta.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:01am

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Tri-Star Poly / Mar 3 Tri-Star Polyester Limited(TRPOL)	10.46 ▲ 1.64 (18.59%)
KASB Mod. / Mar 3 KASB Modaraba(KASBM)	3.24 ▲ 0.44 (15.71%)
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Indus Dyeing / Mar 3 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	692.77 ▲ 93.29 (15.56%)
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TRG Pak. / Mar 3 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	38,078,303 ▼ 0.00
Azgard Nine / Mar 3 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	31,723,500 ▼ 0.00
Aisha Steel / Mar 3 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	29,521,000 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Mar 3 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	29,395,500 ▼ 0.00
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Hum Network / Mar 3 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	20,527,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / Mar 3 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	17,518,000 ▼ 0.00
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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 2	158.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 2	157.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 2	106.88
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 2	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 2	1.39
Euro to USD / Mar 2	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Mar 2	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 2	3901.82
India Sensex / Mar 2	49849.84
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 2	29892.14
Nasdaq / Mar 2	13588.83
Hang Seng / Mar 2	29452.57
FTSE 100 / Mar 2	6588.53
Dow Jones / Mar 2	31535.51
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 2	14012.82
France CAC40 / Mar 2	5792.79

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Mar 2	60.12
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Mar 2	11900.00
Gold 10 Grams / Mar 2	94564.00
Gold Spot / Mar 2	1724.90
Cotton / Mar 2	91.57

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