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Morikawa cruises to WGC victory, pays tribute to Woods

"It shows that I can come out here and compete," Morikawa said after prevailing against a strong field that included nearly every player in the world's top 50.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:12am

Sports

Ledecky eyes 1500m free Olympic first at 'different' Tokyo Games

"Since the middle of last June is when Stanford opened back up. We have a lot of different protocols, one per lane or one per household so I live by myself so I've been one per lane for the past year," she said.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:10am

Technology

Facebook to pay $650mn settlement over US privacy dispute

But in July 2020, the judge in the case, James Donato, ruled that the amount was insufficient.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:09am

World

US children could receive vaccine by year-end: Fauci

Earlier this month the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines urging schools to reopen safely and as soon as possible.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:07am

World

Trump airs grievances, teases 2024 run in post-presidential speech

"Get rid of them all," he seethed, while the crowd jeered.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:02am

Pakistan

Senate polls: SC's verdict in Presidential reference is historic, says Faraz

Information minister says ECP should take requisite steps for ensuring transparency in the Senate elections
Top court has ruled that it is the responsibility of the Election Commission to end corrupt practices from the electoral process and it can utilise the technology in this regard

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:01am

Markets

Tokyo stocks open higher after rout

Mizuho Financial Group was up 0.80 percent at 1,571.5 yen after the banking group said it had restored its ATM and online services.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:00am

World

Ex-president Sarkozy faces verdict in France graft trial

Prosecutors called for him to be jailed for four years and serve a minimum of two, and asked for the same punishment for his co-defendants -- lawyer Thierry Herzog and judge Gilbert Azibert.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:59am

Sports

Recovering Woods 'touched' by show of support from fellow golfers

"If there was no Tiger Woods, I just think the tour and the game of golf in general would be in a worse place.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:57am

Markets

Hong Kong shares open higher

The Hang Seng Index rose 1.20 percent, or 346.40 points, to 29,326.61.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:55am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 1,392 COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths in past 24 hours

Currently, there are 22,098 active coronavirus cases in the country.
1,094 people also recovered from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:55am

World

US calls for release of Hong Kong democracy campaigners: Blinken

Police arrested 55 of the city's best-known pro-democracy campaigners in a series of dawn raids last month.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:54am

World

US to distribute 4 million J&J Covid vaccines by Tuesday

Overall, among 39,321 participants across all regions, the efficacy against severe Covid-19 was 85.4 percent, but it fell to 66.1 percent when including moderate forms of the disease.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:52am

Sports

Rose to meet Dortmund as rivals eye cup chance in Bayern absence

Currently second in the Bundesliga, 2019 finalists Leipzig are arguably favourites ahead of their quarter-final clash with Wolfsburg on Wednesday.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:49am

Life & Style

Rosamund Pike wins best comedy film actress Globe for 'I Care A Lot'

Her fellow nominees included Maria Bakalova ("Borat Subsequent Moviefilm").

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:47am

World

Myanmar's Suu Kyi to face court after deadly crackdown

He said he hoped the court would formally approve his status as her defence lawyer.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:42am

Life & Style

Jodie Foster wins best supporting actress Globe for 'The Mauritanian'

She beat a crowded field that included Glenn Close ("Hillbilly Elegy").

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:40am

Markets

Asia markets stage rebound after last week's rout

Russia is said to be keen to turn on the taps again but Saudi Arabia prefers the status quo.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:37am

Life & Style

'Borat' sequel wins Golden Globe for best comedy film

The film -- which infamously included a cameo by Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani -- bested "Hamilton," "Music," "Palm Springs" and "The Prom."

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:35am

Markets

Hong Kong stocks bounce in morning

The Hang Seng Index rose 1.20 percent, or 348.17 points, to 29,328.38.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:33am

World

Biden backs Amazon workers' right to unionize

"As President Biden points out, the best way for working people to protect themselves and their families is by organizing into unions," RWDSU head Stuart Appelbaum said in a statement.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:31am

World

'Light' after darkness as Philippines Covid-19 vaccinations begin

"Getting a jab is a moral obligation for everyone. We must not wait for the so-called best vaccine because there is no such thing," he said.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:30am

World

Ardern tells Kiwis to rebuke coronavirus rule-breakers

Authorities have the ability to take enforcement action against rule-breakers, but have yet to issue a single fine for not wearing a mask on a plane or public transport.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:27am

Sports

Lakers blow out Warriors, Giannis propels Bucks over Clippers

Kemba Walker scored 21 points for Boston, who had 20 points and nine rebounds from Daniel Theis.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:24am

World

Myanmar protesters march again after bloodiest post-coup unrest

Protesters marched in Myanmar on Monday in defiance of a crackdown by security forces that killed at least 18 people a day earlier, as calls grew for a more united international response after the worst violence since a coup one month ago.
Clashes took place in various parts of the country on Sunday and police opened fire on crowds in the biggest city of Yangon, after tear gas and warning shots failed to clear protesters demanding the restoration of Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:21am

World

Yemen donor conference seeks $3.85 billion to prevent famine

NRC spokeswoman Sultana Begum said they will "be forced to make further life-threatening cuts" if not enough money is given.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:20am

Markets

Australia shares poised to rise as domestic restrictions ease

The benchmark closed 2.4% lower on Friday.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:17am

Markets

China's Dalian soybean futures hit record high of 6,058 yuan/T

They were last trading up 1.7% at 6,014 yuan per tonne.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:16am

Markets

Australia shares climb 1.5% as country inches towards pre-pandemic normal

Bucking the upward trend, gold stocks tumbled up to 1.6%, as bullion prices slumped with a stronger dollar and elevated US Treasury yields hammering non-yielding metal's appeal.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:15am

Markets

Spot gold may bounce into $1,761-$1,783 range

On the daily chart, gold has found a support at $1,724. It is bouncing towards $1,769.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:14am

Markets

US oil may revisit Feb. 26 low of $61.34

A realistic target range could be from $60.58 to $61.20. Resistance is at $63.05, a break above which could lead to a gain to $63.44-$63.81 range.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:12am

Markets

Palm oil may fall into 3,624-3,673 ringgit range

The bearish divergence on the hourly RSI suggests an exhaustion of the wave B, which could have peaked around 3,801 ringgit.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:11am

Markets

Brent oil may retest support at $64.58

This wave could either end around $66.29 or extend a lot to $85.17. Regardless of the ending point of this wave, a consolidation around $66.29 is ongoing.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:09am

Markets

CBOT soybeans may fall to $14.04

A break above $14.45-3/4 could confirm the wedge as a bullish continuation pattern, which suggests a target around $15.50.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:07am

Technology

China to develop tech to deal with misbehaving apps, plug personal information leaks

"On the supervision side, we must also improve our technical equipment capabilities ... we must be able to detect loopholes in information protection, so that the masses can use (apps) with confidence."

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:05am

Sports

United are not scoring enough goals, says Solskjaer

"In these so-called big games, we've kept some great clean sheets, great defending, energy, attitude.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:02am

World

Indonesia's Jan foreign visitor arrivals drop 89% y/y

Data released by the statistics bureau showed on Monday.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

Supreme Court says Senate elections to be held through secret ballot

A five-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed opined that Senate elections would be held under Article 226 of the Constitution through secret balloting.
The SC also said that the Election Commission of Pakistan should use the latest technology to ensure fair and transparent elections.

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 10:54am

World

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 4,732

The reported death toll rose by 60 to 70,105, the tally showed.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:00am

Markets

Risk currencies recover from Friday carnage, dollar consolidates

The dollar slipped 0.1% to 106.415 yen, but still near the six-month high of 106.69 touched Friday.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 09:58am

Markets

Dalian coking coal hits 3-month low as supply, imports stabilise

Coke futures on the Dalian bourse slumped 3.3% to 2,475 yuan a tonne.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 09:56am

Markets

China shares rebound; slower factory expansion caps gains

Chinese H-shares listed in Hong Kong rose 1.27% to 11,390.39, while the Hang Seng Index was up 1.2% at 29,328.38, supported by a 3.3% gain in the IT sector.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 09:48am

Markets

Asian stocks rally, battered bond market tries for stability

Non-yielding gold was still nursing losses after hitting an eight-month low on Friday en route to its worst month since November 2016. It was last at $1,750 an ounce, just above a trough around $1,716.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 09:45am

BR Research

Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited

Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited (PSX: PHDL) as a private limited company in 1979 under the Companies Act, 1913...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 07:40am

BR Research

Indus Motors in high spirits

After a sobering FY20, Indus Motors (PSX: INDU) is reverting to its past glories by recording a healthy growth in ...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 07:35am

BR Research

Sugar: is the industry shying away from surplus?

Another year, another shortfall. That seems to be the takeaway from the annual report for marketing year 2019-2020,...

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 09:13am

BR Research

Money market – take forward guidance seriously

The market (banks) is demanding more. The government is not issuing international bonds whereas over reliance of...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 07:25am

Technology

Digital assets in exchange-traded products double to $44bn

LONDON: Digital assets under management across exchange-traded products doubled this month to a record $43.9 ...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

Sports

Qatar Open gets underway despite absences, Covid threat

DOHA: Elina Svitolina and Karolina Pliskova take top billing at the Qatar Open which starts Monday under strict...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

Sports

Bailey insists Finch will be Australia T20 World Cup captain

MELBOURNE: Selector George Bailey Sunday insisted under-fire Aaron Finch would be Australia’s skipper at this...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

Sports

Australia’s Popyrin wins first ATP title

SINGAPORE: Australia’s Alexei Popyrin came back from a set down to beat Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik at the...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

Sports

Alvarez retains super middleweight crown

MIAMI: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez demolished Turkey’s Avni Yildirim in three rounds to retain his WBC and WBA super...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

Sports

US soccer scraps ‘no kneel’ anthem policy after vote

LOS ANGELES: United States Soccer formally scrapped a controversial policy banning players from kneeling during the...

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 06:44am

Sports

Ice-master Tanak claims Arctic Rally

ROVANIEMI, (Finland): Ott Tanak held off Finnish home hope Kalle Rovanpera on Sunday to win the inaugural Arctic...

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 06:39am

World

US children could receive vaccine by year-end: Fauci

WASHINGTON: The United States could start vaccinating older children against Covid-19 by the fall and younger ones ...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

World

Russian helicopter makes emergency landing

AMMAN/MOSCOW: A Russian Mi-35 helicopter made an emergency landing due to technical problems during a flight over...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

Technology

Facebook to pay $650m settlement over US privacy dispute

WASHINGTON: A US federal judge has given final approval to Facebook’s $650 million payment to settle a privacy...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

World

Russia launches first Arctic monitoring satellite

MOSCOW: A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sunday carrying Russia’s first...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

Technology

Hi, Robot: Japan’s android pets ease virus isolation

TOKYO: Nami Hamaura says she feels less lonely working from home thanks to her singing companion Charlie, one of a...

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 06:49am

Technology

Twitter to charge users for special content, in revenue push

SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter said it plans to offer a subscription service in which users would pay for special content...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tri-Star / Mar 1 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	6.40 ▲ 0.47 (7.93%)
S. S. Oil / Mar 1 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	92.45 ▲ 6.45 (7.50%)
Gatron Ind. / Mar 1 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	589.99 ▲ 39.99 (7.27%)
Ghani Global Hold. / Mar 1 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	16.15 ▲ 1.08 (7.17%)
Metro Steel / Mar 1 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	18.75 ▲ 1.25 (7.14%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 1 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	249.95 ▲ 15.95 (6.82%)
Bawany Air / Mar 1 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	18.94 ▲ 1.15 (6.46%)
Pak Oxygen / Mar 1 Pakistan Oxygen Limited(PAKOXY)	163.02 ▲ 8.95 (5.81%)
Matco Foods / Mar 1 Matco Foods Limited(MFL)	24.39 ▲ 1.32 (5.72%)
Tata Textile / Mar 1 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	74.00 ▲ 3.70 (5.26%)

Stock	Price
First Prud Mod. / Mar 1 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.75 ▲ -0.36 (-17.06%)
Orient Rental Mod / Mar 1 Orient Rental Modaraba(ORM)	6.02 ▲ -0.98 (-14.00%)
First Punjab Mod. / Mar 1 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	3.40 ▲ -0.55 (-13.92%)
Al-Mali / Mar 1 Modaraba Al-Mali(MODAM)	4.20 ▲ -0.50 (-10.64%)
1st Dawood / Mar 1 First Dawood Investment Bank Limited(FDIBL)	3.02 ▲ -0.30 (-9.04%)
Khurshid Spinng / Mar 1 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	11.21 ▲ -0.99 (-8.11%)
Khyber Tob / Mar 1 Khyber Tobacco Company Limited(KHTC)	464.68 ▲ -37.67 (-7.50%)
Shakarganj / Mar 1 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	35.15 ▲ -2.85 (-7.50%)
Fecto Cement / Mar 1 Fecto Cement Limited(FECTC)	34.69 ▲ -2.81 (-7.49%)
IGI Life Ins. / Mar 1 IGI Life Insurance Limited(IGIL)	51.39 ▲ -4.16 (-7.49%)

Stock	Volume
Azgard Nine / Mar 1 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	11,977,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / Mar 1 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	11,803,500 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak. / Mar 1 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	8,774,160 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Mar 1 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	8,346,700 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Mar 1 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	6,774,500 ▼ 0.00
Agha Steel / Mar 1 Agha Steel Industries Limited(AGHA)	5,384,000 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf / Mar 1 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	5,289,603 ▼ 0.00
Engro Polymer / Mar 1 Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited(EPCL)	4,825,500 ▼ 0.00
Telecard / Mar 1 Telecard Limited(TELE)	4,311,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Mar 1 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	4,279,000 ▼ 0.00

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 27	158.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 27	158.00
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 27	106.57
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 27	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 27	1.39
Euro to USD / Feb 27	1.21
UK LIBOR % / Feb 27	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 27	3811.15
India Sensex / Feb 27	49099.99
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 27	28966.01
Nasdaq / Feb 27	13192.35
Hang Seng / Feb 27	28980.21
FTSE 100 / Feb 27	6483.43
Dow Jones / Feb 27	30932.37
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 27	13786.29
France CAC40 / Feb 27	5703.22

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Feb 27	61.50
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Feb 27	12200.00
Gold 10 Grams / Feb 27	94564.00
Gold Spot / Feb 27	1728.80
Cotton / Feb 27	88.83

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