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Waqar hopes Pak team will perform outstandingly to win T20 series against South Africa

The men in green will take on Proteas in the three-match T20I series here at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore from tomorrow (Thursday).

Published 10 Feb, 2021 07:19pm

World

S.Africa goes for Johnson & Johnson vaccine: minister

"The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been proven effective against the 501Y.V2 variant."

Published 10 Feb, 2021 05:02pm

Sports

Pakistan seek return to T20 glory days against South Africa

The hosts have won just one of their last eight Twenty20 series, with victory coming against lowly Zimbabwe.
South Africa will be led by wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen, who hopes his newcomers will grab their opportunity.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:42pm

Markets

AngloGold Ashanti sees earnings to almost triple as gold prices surge

The gold miner expects to report a headline earnings per share between 229 US cents and 247 US cents for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 11:13am

Sports

Pakistan can get even better after South Africa sweep, says Babar

Babar Azam led Pakistan to a 2-0 sweep over the Proteas in Rawalpindi on Monday in a hard-fought 95-run win on the fifth and final day of the second Test.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 08:14pm

Business & Finance

South Africa's Telkom 9-months revenue recovers on buoyant mobile business

Capital expenditure of 5.1 billion rand was invested in the period in growth areas such as the mobile business and fibre.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 12:52pm

Sports

South Africa 127-1 in chase of 370 on day four

Pakistan won the first Test by seven wickets in Karachi.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:41pm

Sports

Bookie arrested during ongoing second Test between Pakistan-South Africa

The bookie was identified as Bilal , who hails from UAE.
He was handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for investigation.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 02:24pm

Sports

South Africa’s T20I squad arrives in Pakistan

The Proteas will be allowed to train after clearing their COVID-19 tests, which will be carried out at the hotel.
The squad will be captained for the first time by Heinrich Klaasen, with uncapped seamer Okuhle Cele, wicketkeeper Ryan Rickleton and batsman Jacques Snyman all included.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 04:47pm

World

Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine remained active against S.Africa variant, effect reduced - lab study

Variants of the virus have stirred concern that they might weaken effects of vaccines and treatments developed prior to their emergence.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 10:07am

Business & Finance

Ford to invest $1bn to upgrade South Africa operations

The amount includes $683 million for technology upgrades and new facilities at its plant in Silverton, a suburb of Pretoria, and $365 million to upgrade tooling at major supplier factories.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 03:30pm

Sports

Australia's tour of South Africa postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

CA's interim Chief Executive Nick Hockley said in a statement.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 03:25pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan should take advantage of trade potential in Africa: Chairman PSATF

The Trade and Investment Center will soon provide excellent assistance to traders and investors in Pakistan and other countries in introducing their products and increasing exports.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 03:43pm

Sports

Pakistan drop Hafeez and Fakhar for South Africa T20s

Babar Azam will lead the squad, which also sees comebacks for pacer Hasan Ali, all-rounder Aamer Yamin and batsman Asif Ali.

Published 31 Jan, 2021 06:04pm

Sports

Fawad, Numan star as Pakistan down South Africa in Karachi Test

Centurion Fawad Alam hit the winning shot for Pakistan to secure a seven-wicket win at the National Stadium Karachi on Friday. Debutant Nauman Ali claimed five wickets in the game.

Updated 29 Jan, 2021 09:26pm

Sports

South Africa out for 245, Pakistan need 88 to win first Test

The second Test starts on February 4 in Rawalpindi.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 02:28pm

World

First known US cases of potent South African COVID-19 variant found in South Carolina

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has predicted the UK variant could become the dominant strain in the United States by March.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 01:29pm

Sports

Yasir helps Pakistan foil South Africa fight in first Test

Earlier, Pakistan scored 378 to take a crucial lead over South Africa's first innings total of 220.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 07:36pm

Sports

South Africa resist after Pakistan's big lead in first Test

At the break, Aiden Markram was on 34 and Rassie van der Dussen was on 17. The visitors need another 74 runs to avoid an innings defeat.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 05:36pm

Sports

South Africa 37-0 at lunch after Pakistan tail extends lead

Dean Elgar was 18 not out and Aiden Markram on 16 as South Africa, playing their first Test in Pakistan for 14 years, still trailed by 121.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 12:33pm

Sports

Cricket world praise Fawad Alam’s brilliance in Karachi Test

Azhar Ali and Fawad Alam showed great resilience and bought Pakistan back in the game.
He scored 109 with the help of nine boundaries and two maximums.

Updated 28 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

Sports

Fawad and Azhar hit fifties to keep South Africa at bay

Alam was holding fort on 63 as Pakistan reached 178 for six at tea, trailing South Africa's first innings total by 42 runs.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 05:51pm

Business & Finance

South Africa's Life Healthcare sees first quarter revenue up 5%

It did not disclose the expected change in net profit or revenue.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 12:53pm

World

Saudi Arabia to get 3mn AstraZeneca shots in about a week from India

Poonawalla said SII had no intention of partnering with companies such as Pfizer Inc whose COVID-19 vaccine needs to be stored at about minus 70 Celsius (minus 94 Fahrenheit) as India currently lacks such facilities.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 11:35am

Sports

Virus and security make Pakistan a tough tour, says Boucher

The first Test begins in Karachi on Tuesday, after the squad completed quarantine and returned negative Covid-19 tests.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 08:23pm

World

Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine effective against UK, South Africa variants

The company reported findings from a study that used blood samples from eight people, who had two shots of the vaccine, and two monkey and two monkeys that had also been immunised.
The results have not been published or peer-reviewed yet, but have been submitted to bioRxiv, which posts preliminary studies online.

Updated 25 Jan, 2021 07:06pm

Sports

Babar Azam eyes winning start against South Africa

The first Test of the two-match series will begin from Tuesday at the National Stadium in Karachi.
"I am sure the players will do all they can to produce a positive result,” says Pakistan captain.

Updated 25 Jan, 2021 06:28pm

Business & Finance

KLM to keep long haul flights as COVID testing demands are softened

Crew would also have to follow strict quarantine rules during their stay abroad, the health ministry said.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 02:00pm

Sports

South Africa Tests mark 'monumental moment' for Pakistan cricket

The second Test is in Rawalpindi from February 4-8 followed by three Twenty20 internationals in Lahore on February 11, 13 and 14.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:50am

Sports

Facing Ajmal was a challenge for me in UAE, says Faf du Plessis

“Saeed Ajmal was a challenge for me in UAE as a young, new batsman in sub-continent conditions,” says former South Africa Captain. “Having Babar Azam back is massive for Pakistan," says 36-year-old.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 09:10pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 19	278.45
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 19	278.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 19	154.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 19	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 19	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 19	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
India Sensex / Apr 19	72222.48
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 19	37068.35
Hang Seng / Apr 19	16205.02
FTSE 100 / Apr 19	7834.89
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 19	17717.67

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 19	84.27
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 19	2382.04
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 19	80.67
Petrol/Litre / Apr 20	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 20 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 20 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 20 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 20 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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