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South Africa impressed with Pakistan security, says skipper de Kock

The first Test will start in Karachi on January 26.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:08pm

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India's Siraj says mum's pep talk made him 'mentally strong'

Siraj's father died on November 20 as India prepared for the start of their tour.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 05:06pm

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Rain ends second day's play with final Australia-India Test in the balance

Sharma had been in full flow, striking 44 stylish runs from 74 deliveries with six boundaries.

Published 16 Jan, 2021 05:39pm

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Pakistan and South Africa set to resume Test rivalry

Both sides met for the first time in 1995 and last in 2019 at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
South Africa came out as winners in the last Test match between the two teams in Karachi.

Updated 16 Jan, 2021 03:34pm

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Pakistan team's performance reviews in PCB Cricket Committee meeting

Committee to conduct another review of the men’s national cricket team after the conclusion of the home series against South Africa with no points for second place, says chair of the panel Saleem Yousuf.
Challenges of playing under Covid-19 protocols have not only been faced by the Pakistan men’s national team, but by all the sides presently involved in international cricket.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:28pm

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India skipper Rahane says battling draw 'as good as winning'

"Our talk coming into this morning was to show character and fight till the end. Not to think about the result," he said.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 05:35pm

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Weakened West Indies face 'multiple' tests on Bangladesh tour

There has been no international cricket in Bangladesh since March and the cricket board is taking no chances.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

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PCB announces PSL 2021 schedule

The 30-day 34-match tournament will culminate with the final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 22 March, marking the first time the venue will stage the final since 2017.
Decision on crowd attendances to be made closer to time after seeking government advice and clearance.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 05:37pm

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Smith smacks 27th century as India trail Australia by 312

India negotiated a tricky nine overs before tea to be 26 without loss.
Rohit Sharma, back in the side after a long injury absence, was on 11 and Shubman Gill 14.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 12:08pm

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England women to make first-ever tour of Pakistan in October

World champions to play two T20Is and three ODIs; T20Is will be played as double-headers alongside the men’s teams on 14 and 15 October in Karachi
Wasim Khan: “It is a chance for the women cricketers to demonstrate their talent and skills, and play their part in attracting, inspiring and motivating the next generation of women cricketers”

Published 07 Jan, 2021 03:03pm

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Squads, pool prize for Pakistan Cup announced

33-match tournament to be played from 8-31 January at three Karachi venues.
Winners to bag PKR5million, runners-up prize PKR2.5million; PKR1million to be equally shared between best performers.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 01:39pm

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Home series against South Africa could be Misbah’s last

Under Misbah, Pakistan played 10 Test matches in which, the Green Shirts managed to win only two, both at home, lost five and three matches ended as a draw. Former England head coach Andy Flower and India’s World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten are believed to be in the running to replace Misbah after the South Africa series.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 06:47pm

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Pakistan suffer crushing innings and 176 runs defeat in Christchurch Test

New Zealand also secured the series 2-0.
Player-of-the-Match Kyle Jamieson followed his first innings five-wicket haul with six wickets in the second innings for 48 runs.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 05:57pm

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Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19

The 33-year-old will now observe a 10-day self-isolation period in accordance with the Sri Lankan Government’s quarantine protocols.
All-rounder Chris Woakes has been deemed as a possible contact and he, too, will self-isolate until further testing.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 06:43pm

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Sri Lanka hit back with four South African wickets

South Africa remained in control, however, as they reached 256 for five at the interval, a first innings lead of 99.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:49pm

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Former India captain Ganguly recovering after heart attack: doctors

The 48-year-old suffered a heart attack during his morning exercise session on Saturday.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:31pm

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Babar Azam ruled out of second Test against New Zealand

Pakistan Captain had a full-fledge training session yesterday but felt slight pain in his thumb, following which, the team management has opted against taking any risk. “The medical team is constantly reviewing his injury and we are hopeful he will be available for the home series against South Africa,” says team doctor.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 02:09pm

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Babar Azam win ‘Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year’ award

The winners will be presented with specially designed trophies during the upcoming home series against South Africa.
Fawad Alam’s fighting and courageous 102 at Mount Maunganui was chosen as the Individual Performance of the Year by the independent jury .

Published 01 Jan, 2021 07:20pm

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South Africa hammer injury-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, needing 225 runs to avoid an innings defeat, were bowled out for 180.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 06:07pm

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Fakhar Zaman conferred the honorary rank of ‘Lieutenant’ in Pakistan Navy

This is first time a Pakistani sportsman is conferred an honorary rank by armed forces in Pakistan.
Zaman represented the Pakistan Navy in the International Defense Cricket Challenge Cup held in Australia in 2012 and was named best player of the tournament, says DGPR.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 04:37pm

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PSL players categories renewed: Babar, Amir, Sarfaraz highlight platinum list

Peshawar Zalmi trio of Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik and Wahab Riaz have been placed in the Platinum category.
The category renewals did not apply to those players who were drafted in HBL PSL 2020 Playoffs in November.

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34pm

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Shadab ruled out of first Test against New Zealand after Babar, Imam

All-rounder will undergo MRI scans in Tauranga on Thursday.
The team management has included left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar as a reinforcement.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 01:42pm

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Mohammad Amir leaves cricket due to 'mental torture' by current administration

“Right now I am leaving cricket. I am being mentally tortured. I don’t think, I will be able to handle this kind of torture because I have been tortured a lot from 2010 to 2015," says the pacer.
The left-armer, who arrived at the scene in a T20I game against England in June 2009, participated in 147 international fixtures in which he took 259 wickets.

Updated 17 Dec, 2020 03:22pm

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South Africa confirms first tour to Pakistan in 14 years

Karachi and Rawalpindi to hosts Tests, T20Is to be played in Lahore.
Proteas set to become fourth side after Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe to tour Pakistan in the past 15 months.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 02:24pm

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Wade, Smith half-centuries in Australia's 194-5 at India T20

Starc was withdrawn on compassionate grounds due to a family illness and will miss the final two matches of the series, while Hazlewood has a back injury.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

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Australia bring in Lyon, fret over Finch's fitness against India

Off-spinner Lyon replaced all-rounder Cameron Green, who has been released from the squad to play for Australia A, according to a Cricket Australia website.

Published 05 Dec, 2020 04:10pm

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South Africa-England ODI moved to Sunday after positive COVID-19 case

The decision places a spotlight on the South Africa camp and their protocols during a tour that will provide much-needed revenue for struggling CSA.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 06:21pm

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Eighth member of Pakistan squad tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

The health department said the team would not be allowed to train together until doctors were confident it would not lead to more coronavirus cases.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 01:35pm

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Muzarabani stars as Zimbabwe beat Pakistan in super over

Despite the defeat Pakistan won the three-match series 2-1.

Published 03 Nov, 2020 09:04pm

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Iftikhar, Babar star in Pakistan's series-clinching win

The win gives Pakistan an unassailable 2-0 lead after they won the first game by 26 runs on Friday.
The final match is also at the same venue on Tuesday.

Published 01 Nov, 2020 07:58pm

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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	155.60
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
India Sensex / Apr 25	73780.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	37628.48
Hang Seng / Apr 25	17264.90
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8077.84
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	17994.97

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Petrol/Litre / Apr 25	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	83.02
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	2325.45
Diesel/Litre / Apr 25	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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