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Djokovic ties Federer record of 310 weeks as ATP No.1

Djokovic's ninth Australian Open title last month ensured the 18-time Grand Slam champion will surpass Federer's record next week.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 05:58pm

World

US, Russia warships dock in strategic Sudan port

In December, Russia announced signing a 25-year agreement to build a naval base in Port Sudan, part of Moscow's latest push into Africa as it seeks to renew its geopolitical clout.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 05:44pm

World

Rival rallies due in Armenia as crisis deepens

The political uncertainty is threatening to set off a chaotic power struggle in Armenia, an impoverished ex-Soviet republic on the borders of Turkey and Iran.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 05:39pm

Pakistan

Uzair Baloch gets clean chit in police station attack case

The prosecution failed to provide any concrete evidence against Uzair Baloch
Baloch has been accused of committing 198 murders during the Lyari gang war and has so far been acquitted in 11 cases

Published 01 Mar, 2021 05:24pm

Sports

Criticism drives me to work harder: Iftikhar Ahmed

“I have played before for Islamabad [United] and won a title with them in Karachi. The support staff and the team management is very helpful. It was my wish to play for Islamabad United again. I hope that Islamabad [United] will lift the trophy again.”
“My role as a middle-order batsman is to take the game deep and finish it. So, I try to build the innings by scoring run-a-ball early on and then increase my scoring rate.”

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 05:35pm

Sports

Former Barcelona president Bartomeu, CEO Grau arrested amid Camp Nou raid

The arrests were made amid the on going investigation into ‘BarcaGate’, in which club officials were accused of launching a smear campaign against current and former players who were critical of the club and then-president Bartomeu.
The club also confirmed the development stating that Mossos d’Esquadra entered Barcelona's stadium in a search and seize operation.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 04:35pm

Business & Finance

Despite decline, Pakistan exports remain over $2bn for 5th consecutive month

The advisor informed that the country’s exports for Feb-2021 stand at $2,044 million as compared to $2,140 million for Feb-2020, showing a decline of 4.5 percent.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 04:34pm

Pakistan

PM Imran Khan meets MNAs ahead of Senate election

During the meeting the premier listened to grievances of the lawmakers and addressed their reservations.
The National Assembly is the electoral college for the Senate seat on which polling will be held on March 3.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 04:32pm

Pakistan

Eight foreign teams participating in PATS 2021 competition: ISPR

Teams from Jordan, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Uzbekistan will take part as participants whereas Morocco, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan are participating as observers in the three days long competition
The competition is designed to test tactical skills in physical and professional domains as well as agility of the participating teams to generate responses in challenging real-time field scenarios

Published 01 Mar, 2021 04:32pm

Pakistan

PM moves SC for early hearing of appeal in foreign funding case

The PM stated that his appeal against the Election Commission and Islamabad High Court’s verdict declaring Akbar S Babar a part of the ruling party is pending disposal before the top court

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 03:44pm

Technology

Piaggio, KTM, Honda and Yamaha to create swappable batteries consortium

“The aim of the consortium will, therefore, be to define the standardised technical specifications of the swappable battery system for vehicles belonging to the L-category - mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles,” said Honda.
The consortium, which will start operating in May and is open to all investors interested in joining, aims to define standard technical specifications for swappable batteries for mopeds and motorcycles, Piaggio said.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 02:31pm

Pakistan

Govt’s ordinance stands void after the Supreme Court’s ruling, says Khosa

Former Attorney General says the court has given its ruling under the Article 226 and all institutions are bound to accept the supreme court’s decision
SC's decision has determined the direction: Khosa

Published 01 Mar, 2021 02:09pm

Markets

Tokyo shares rebound after US yields drop

Other high-tech issues also enjoyed gains.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 02:04pm

World

Khashoggi fiancee demands punishment for Saudi prince

Cengiz said if the crown prince was not punished, "it will forever signal that the main culprit can get away with murder which will endanger us all and be a stain on our humanity."

Published 01 Mar, 2021 02:02pm

Markets

Hong Kong shares bounce back from heavy sell-off

The Hang Seng Index rose 1.63 percent, or 472.36 points, to 29,452.57.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 02:00pm

Technology

GREE unveils another masterpiece in its AC range: Pular AC

With an inclusion of GREE pular series AC into its outstanding range of inverter air conditioners, GREE has surely taken up a step further in living up to the expectations of the customers.
The new Pular AC is equipped with an excellent range of features and functions that will put you in an awe.

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 03:05pm

World

Iran rejects Israel PM's charge it attacked ship

We strongly deny this accusation," spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

ATC rejects Haleem Adil Sheikh’s bail plea

The PTI lawmaker was arrested in Darsano Chano on February 16 in two cases.
Samir Sheikh and six others have been granted bail in the cases.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:55pm

Markets

European equities rally at open

"Those fears of inflation have certainly not gone away but attention has shifted back, perhaps temporarily, to the immediate positive drivers which could propel a strong economic rebound.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:43pm

World

Argentina receives biggest batch yet of Sputnik V vaccines

The South American country has sourced several vaccines as it attempts to roll out an inoculation program before a potential new wave of cases over winter.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:41pm

World

US envoy on Afghan peace process to visit Afghanistan, Qatar for talks

Khalilzad and his team will also visit other regional capitals as part of a mission aimed at working towards.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:40pm

World

Auckland coronavirus lockdown tests New Zealanders' patience

"It has had devastating consequences, no question," Ardern told Newshub's "The AM Show", adding that any punishment was up to the police.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:37pm

Markets

Japanese shares rebound from biggest fall in a year after Nasdaq gain

The largest percentage gainers in the Nikkei index were NTT Data Corp, rising 5.97%, followed by Trend Micro gaining 5.47 % and SoftBank Group.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:36pm

World

Spokeswoman for Japan PM Suga resigns over expensive dinners with his son

Her dinner with Suga's son and other executives at the company, one of several that prompted reprimands for 11 bureaucrats, cost 74,203 yen ($696) per person, according to local media reports.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:15pm

World

South Korea's Moon says Olympics may be chance for North Korea, US talks

Both rulings drew a rebuke from Tokyo, which says the women and labour issues were settled under a 2015 deal and 1965 treaty, respectively.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:11pm

Markets

Soybeans rebound on hopes of strong demand for US supplies

Large speculators cut their net long position in CBOT corn futures in the week to Feb. 23, regulatory data released on Friday showed.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:09pm

World

Modi takes home-grown vaccine as India widens immunisation drive

India has reported more than 11 million coronavirus infections and over 157,000 deaths.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:06pm

Pakistan

Cabinet likely to undergo reshuffle after Senate polls

The PM is reportedly not happy with the performance of ministers and on excuses over their inability to deliver
Minister says cabinet reshuffle aims to maintain a strong hold on the party, keeping the allies pleased and uplifting the morale of the party

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:58pm

Markets

Indian shares jump on economic growth data, widening immunisation drive

Bucking the trend, shares of telecom firms Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea fell 2.5% and 1.7%, respectively.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:50pm

Markets

Yuan edges up, market cautious ahead of annual meeting of parliament

Prior to market opening, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the midpoint rate at 6.4754 per dollar, 41 pips or 0.06% softer than the previous fix of 6.4713, and the weakest since Jan. 28.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:49pm

Markets

Indonesia's February Sumatra robusta exports down 83% y/y

On a monthly basis, exports also fell 67% on from January as farmers awaited the coffee harvest.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:48pm

Markets

Indonesia, Philippine shares climb as bond markets calm

Meanwhile, Malaysian shares inched lower with the biggest-listed glove makers down the most.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:47pm

Markets

Palm hits 7-week high tracking soyoil; weak Feb exports weigh

Dalian's most-active soyoil contract rose 3.1%, while its palm oil contract climbed 2.1%. Soyoil prices on the CBOT were up 0.9%.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:44pm

Markets

Indonesia Jan-Apr 2021 unhusked rice output seen up 27% y/y

The Southeast Asian country is targeting unhusked rice production at 58.5 million tonnes in 2021, the agriculture ministry said in November.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:43pm

Markets

China's soybean futures hit record high as supply, acreage tighten

Both beans can be used to make soybean oil for cooking, though some consumers in China have preference for non-GMO edible oils.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:41pm

Markets

Australian shares jump most in nearly 2 months as upbeat data boosts recovery hopes

New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.6% to finish the session at 12,301.81.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:35pm

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars recover from bond market tumult

Yields on 10-year Australian bonds eased 11 basis points to 1.64% after hitting 1.97% on Friday, the highest since May 2019 and up from under 1% in early January.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:32pm

Markets

Shanghai copper slips from multi-year highs as bleak China data weighs

ShFE aluminium declined 2% to 17,045 yuan a tonne, nickel slipped 2.4% to 138,680 yuan a tonne, zinc shed 1.4% to 21,360 yuan a tonne, tin dropped 3.2% to 182,340 yuan a tonne while lead lost 2.5% to 15,325 yuan a tonne.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:31pm

Markets

Malaysia's Feb palm oil exports fall 8.2%

Here is the breakdown of the AmSpec Agri Malaysia palm export figures for February compared with a month ago.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:27pm

World

U.S. wasted billions of dollars on cars, buildings in Afghanistan: Report

A report by a U.S government watchdog has revealed that the United States wasted billions of dollars in reconstruction aid in Afghanistan on buildings and vehicles, that were either abandoned or destroyed.
Out of the $7.8 billion spent on buildings and vehicles since 2008, only $343.2 million worth were "maintained in good condition", according to the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR).

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 02:32pm

Markets

Oil prices rebound as US House passes huge stimulus bill

"We think if the combined (OPEC+) increase does not exceed 500,000 bpd, that will be bullish for prices," analysts at Singapore's OCBC bank said.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:19pm

Markets

South Africa's rand gains as global bond market calms

South Africa government bonds also recovered. The yield on the benchmark 2030 government bond, which touched its weakest level in four months on Friday, was down 4 basis points at 9.105% in early deals.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:18pm

Sports

Liverpool beat Sheffield Utd 2-0 to snap losing streak

Liverpool's first league win since beating West Ham United 3-1 on the last day of January leaves them in sixth position in the table on 43 points, one behind their next opponents Chelsea. Sheffield United remain bottom on 11 points.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:16pm

World

France and Germany to require COVID-19 test for some border crossings

France has resisted imposing a new national lockdown to control more contagious variants, but has begun to toughen restrictions locally in places such as Dunkirk in the north and Nice in the south.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:14pm

World

Italy's former PM Conte accepts task of trying to revive 5-Star Movement

Nonetheless, he is expected to try to foster a stable alliance with the PD to try to compete with the rightist bloc of parties led by Matteo Salvini's League which currently lead in opinion polls. The next election is due in 2023.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:13pm

World

US disappointed by Iran move on nuclear talks, remains ready to engage: White House

She said Washington would be consulting with its P5+1 partners, the four other permanent members of the United Nations Security Council - China, France, Russia, United Kingdom - plus Germany on the best way forward.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:11pm

World

German states send 15,000 COVID vaccine shots to Czech Republic

Prague on Friday tightened restrictions on shops, schools and movement for the next three weeks in a bid to slow a surge of coronavirus infections.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:10pm

Pakistan

Saeed Ghani says Sindh will not resume five-day classes, will only allow 50% attendance

He said implementation of coronavirus SOPs will not be possible with 100% of the students in attendance.
"Once the pandemic ends, all children will be allowed to go to school," Ghani said.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:10pm

World

China's CanSino says first vaccines packaged in Mexico will be ready in March

Mexico in early February received its first shipment of the active ingredient for the shot.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:09pm

World

US calls on African Union to exert pressure over worsening crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray

Blinken noted Ethiopian commitments to full accountability, including international support for investigations into human rights abuses and to allowing unhindered humanitarian access.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:06pm

World

Iran dismisses idea of talks with EU and US to revive 2015 nuclear deal

Iran and the new US administration of President Joe Biden have been at odds over who should take the first step to revive the accord.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:05pm

Technology

Indus Valley Capital raises $17.5M in its debut fund to invest in Pakistani startups

Indus Valley Capital (IVC) raises $17.5 million in its debut fund to invest in early-stage Pakistani startups.
While the target size of the fund was $15 million, it was oversubscribed with over 75 individual investors from all around the globe.

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 12:55pm

World

South Africa signs J&J vaccine deal, eases restrictions

The second phase of the country's vaccination programme, which includes the elderly, essential workers and those with co-morbidities, would start around late April or early May.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:03pm

World

Mexico registers more than 185,000 coronavirus deaths, one year after first cases

The government says the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:00pm

Markets

India's HDFC Securities briefly halts equity trading on NSE, exchanges say ops normal

HDFC Securities director Ashish Rathi told CNBC-TV18 the brokerage's IT team was still analysing if this was an issue at the broker or at the NSE.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:59am

Markets

Gold rises 1% on weaker dollar, US stimulus cheer

Gold is considered a hedge against inflation, likely to result from widespread stimulus, while higher bond yields challenge that status.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:50am

Life & Style

List of key Golden Globe winners

"The Crown" dominated in the television drama categories.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:43am

Life & Style

'The Crown', 'Schitt's Creek' rule Golden Globes for TV

Netflix was TV's big winner, with the streaming giant taking six awards.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:41am

Technology

Huawei exec's extradition fight enters final round in Canada

Meng remains under house arrest in her Vancouver mansion.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:38am

World

Australian cabinet minister accused of rape in widening scandal

Hanson-Young also revealed over the weekend that she had also referred a rape allegation against an unnamed Labor member of parliament to police.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:37am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
KASB Mod. / Mar 1 KASB Modaraba(KASBM)	3.20 ▲ 0.40 (14.29%)
Colony Textile / Mar 1 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	6.80 ▲ 0.53 (8.45%)
Fazal Cloth / Mar 1 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	210.70 ▲ 14.70 (7.50%)
Indus Dyeing / Mar 1 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	644.44 ▲ 44.96 (7.50%)
S. S. Oil / Mar 1 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	92.45 ▲ 6.45 (7.50%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 1 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	251.55 ▲ 17.55 (7.50%)
Tandlianwala / Mar 1 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	158.06 ▲ 11.02 (7.49%)
Shabbir Tiles / Mar 1 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	26.88 ▲ 1.87 (7.48%)
Crescent Fib. / Mar 1 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	66.99 ▲ 4.64 (7.44%)
Sunrays Tex. / Mar 1 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	865.00 ▲ 59.76 (7.42%)

Stock	Price
First Punjab Mod. / Mar 1 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	3.02 ▲ -0.93 (-23.54%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Mar 1 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.40 ▲ -0.20 (-12.50%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 1 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	4.45 ▲ -0.54 (-10.82%)
1st Dawood / Mar 1 First Dawood Investment Bank Limited(FDIBL)	3.00 ▲ -0.32 (-9.64%)
Redco Tex. / Mar 1 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	7.00 ▲ -0.70 (-9.09%)
Dewan Farooq. Spin. / Mar 1 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	2.80 ▲ -0.26 (-8.50%)
Tri-Star Power / Mar 1 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.26 ▲ -0.45 (-7.88%)
Invest Cap. Bank / Mar 1 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	3.05 ▲ -0.26 (-7.85%)
Dandot Cement / Mar 1 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	11.03 ▲ -0.92 (-7.70%)
PICIC Insurance / Mar 1 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.44 ▲ -0.12 (-7.69%)

Stock	Volume
Azgard Nine / Mar 1 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	31,723,500 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak. / Mar 1 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	24,599,249 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Mar 1 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	21,189,731 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Mar 1 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	20,527,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Mar 1 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	18,135,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / Mar 1 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	17,518,000 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf / Mar 1 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	12,115,118 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd / Mar 1 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	9,206,500 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Mar 1 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,074,000 ▼ 0.00
Telecard / Mar 1 Telecard Limited(TELE)	9,041,000 ▼ 0.00

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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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