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Top-ranked Barty saves match point in Miami win, Halep rallies

Third-seeded Simona Halep struggled early but stormed home for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory over France's Caroline Garcia.

Published 26 Mar, 2021 10:28am

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Osaka climbs to second after Australian Open triumph

Osaka trades places with Simona Halep, the Romanian dropping down to third after losing to Serena Williams in the quarter-finals.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:49pm

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Osaka aims to inspire new generation — but says Serena is still the queen

MELBOURNE: Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she felt comfortable being a role model for the next generation...

Published 22 Feb, 2021 04:25am

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Osaka aims to inspire new generation - but says Williams is still the queen

She joins Monica Seles and Roger Federer in winning her first four major finals, and will move up to second in the world rankings.

Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:51pm

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One Slam at a time, says Osaka as expectations soar

She becomes only the third player after Monica Seles and Roger Federer to win their first four major finals, and will now rise to second in the world rankings.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 08:36pm

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Japan's Osaka dominates Brady to win Australian Open

Third seed Osaka preserves her 100 percent record in Grand Slam finals after winning the 2018 and 2020 US Opens and the 2019 title in Melbourne.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:46pm

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Osaka's rise: from shy youngster to four-time Grand Slam champion

It was typical of Osaka, who also gave a deferential bow to Williams after knocking out her idol and 23-time Grand Slam champion in the semi-final.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:44pm

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Is long reign over for Williams, queen of Melbourne Park?

For her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, there's no comparison between Williams's achievements and those of Court, who won 13 of her titles when tennis was still an amateur sport.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 09:43am

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Williams exits in tears as Osaka halts record bid

"I hit a lot of unforced errors in the first few games, I was just really nervous and scared," said Osaka.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 05:46pm

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'I'm done': Williams walks out in tears after semi-final defeat

Williams broke early for a 2-0 lead before Osaka reeled off five straight games to leave her shellshocked.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 05:44pm

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'So excited': fans return to Australian Open after snap lockdown

"I was just fed up. It was such a long year last year and then the five days (of lockdown), just all of a sudden. It was pretty depressing."

Published 18 Feb, 2021 09:58am

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Osaka ends Williams's record bid to make Australian Open final

The Japanese third seed swept past the American veteran 6-3, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena in front of thousands of fans allowed back in after Melbourne lifted a snap five-day lockdown.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 09:42am

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Record-chasing Williams wary of 'cool cat' Osaka

Williams said both players had reached "closure" on the painful moment, which has seen them inextricably linked ever since.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 05:21pm

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Osaka sweeps past Hsieh into Australian Open semi-finals

The Japanese three-time Grand Slam champion overcame the Taiwan world number 71 unorthodox style 6-2, 6-2 in an all-Asian quarter-final at a crowd-less Rod Laver Arena.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 10:15am

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Osaka saves match points against Muguruza to reach Open quarters

The see-saw contest continued in a tense decider with Osaka unable to convert a break point in the fourth game only to subsequently drop her serve and slam her racquet to the ground in frustration.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

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Osaka shows gentle touch to reach last 16 at Open

Australian Open organisers announced Friday that players would compete in a biosecure "bubble" after the host city was ordered into a snap five-day lockdown, with spectators banned.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 01:23pm

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Americans Gauff, Mmoh plot second-round upsets in Melbourne

Gauff, 16, was one of the Australian Open's biggest success stories last year as she stunned Venus Williams, Sorana Cirstea and Naomi Osaka en route to the fourth round.
I'm going to go out there and have fun," Gauff said. "She's a great player and I know it's going to be a tough match, but I'm just going to embrace the opportunity and try to play well under the pressure.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 08:11pm

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Osaka turns nightmare into a dream to reach third round

"Going into this match I was really nervous and I actually had a really bad dream about it," Osaka told.
For me, my dreams are very telling of the future. Like, usually I have dreams and they come true. Last night I had a dream that I lost this match, and I really didn't feel good about it.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 06:27pm

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Osaka powers past Garcia into Australian Open third round

Osaka is eyeing redemption after her title defence last year ended with a shock loss to American teenager Coco Gauff in the third round.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 05:07pm

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Osaka, 'vintage' Serena make flying starts at Covid-delayed Australian Open

Williams started her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in style with a 6-1, 6-1 romp past Germany's Laura Siegemund in 56 minutes.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 05:52pm

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Djokovic imperious as Covid-delayed Australian Open finally underway

Serena, Osaka and Halep also enjoyed convincing wins as the tournament finally got underway in front of limited crowds after a troubled build-up.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

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Osaka cruises into second round at Australian Open

Osaka, whose flashy attire included leggings and pink shoes, skirt and wristbands, won the first four games and continued the momentum as she relentlessly worked Pavlyuchenkova around the court with powerful groundstrokes.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 10:07am

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Osaka outlasts in-form Boulter to reach quarters

Osaka then lifted her intensity, opening to a 4-0 lead before Boulter unexpectedly peeled off three straight games. But the Japanese star refocused to force a deciding set, which she ran away with.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 10:17am

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Impressive Osaka and Barty make winning start in Melbourne

Barty, Osaka, Kenin and world number two Simona Halep will all be in action on Wednesday.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 05:39pm

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Serena 'in the zone' with straight-sets win in Melbourne

The 26-year-old Ukrainian, who has never reached the final of a Grand Slam, played her first match in Melbourne since emerging from the 14-day mandatory quarantine.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 02:02pm

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Serena's still the face of women's tennis: Osaka

"As long as Serena's here, I think she's the face of women's tennis," Osaka said.

Published 31 Jan, 2021 06:39pm

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Osaka, Djokovic, Nadal keen to be at Olympics but virus a big concern

World number two Rafael Nadal echoed Osaka's sentiments and hoped to play, but said health experts should have the final say.

Published 31 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

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Injured Djokovic pulls out of Adelaide exhibition

Djokovic earlier told reporters he had taken a walk in a park to celebrate his release from the 14 days of quarantine players coming from overseas were obliged to undergo to play in Australia.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 11:08am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 26	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 26	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 26	153.77
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 26	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 26	1.29
Euro to USD / Jul 26	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 25	5,399.22
Nasdaq / Jul 25	17,181.72
Dow Jones / Jul 25	39,935.07
India Sensex / Jul 26	80,709.64
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 26	37,865.35
Hang Seng / Jul 26	17,058.55
FTSE 100 / Jul 26	8,255.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 26	18,346.62

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 26	78.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 26	17,035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 26	215,621
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 26	2,374.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 26	68.62
Petrol/Litre / Jul 27	275.60

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jul 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jul 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jul 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jul 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Jul 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Jul 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jul 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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