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Pakistan, South Africa train at NSK ahead of Karachi Test

The visitors had been training at Karachi Gymkhana, a club nearby the team's hotel, since their arrival in Pakistan last week.
The Proteas are visiting the ground for the first time since their arrival.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 03:53pm

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued for Karachi Test between Pakistan-South Africa

The roads leading to the National Stadium will be closed from 9am till 6pm and an alternate route will be provided.
“Commuters are requested to use alternate routes to avoid any inconvenience,” said Police.

Updated 22 Jan, 2021 04:21pm

Markets

South African rand firms as c.bank holds rates; stocks edge up

The All-share index gained 0.1% to end the day at 64,175 points, while the Top-40 index closed up 0.19% at 58,969 points.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 09:36pm

Sports

Du Plessis looking forward to his first Test on Pakistani soil

“Their fans have never seen them play and that’s almost like a generation and that’s missed seeing them play”
“For Pakistan to have that back, there is going to be a lot of joy for the people”

Published 21 Jan, 2021 01:34pm

Sports

Need to find proper replacements: Younis Khan

“We should not rely on Babar Azam alone. We need to have proper replacements,” said Khan.
Leading runs getter for Pakistan in Test cricket stressed that Pakistan need to take advantage of the home condition against South Africa.

Updated 20 Jan, 2021 06:18pm

Sports

Defiant Paine wants to lead Australia to South Africa

India beat Australia by three wickets at the Gabba on Tuesday, the first time since 1988 the Australians have lost a Test in Brisbane.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 05:27pm

Markets

South Africa's Treasury considers 7bn rand equity injection for Land Bank

It added that more information on the 7 billion rand required by the Land Bank would be made available during the 2021 Budget, which is due in February.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 02:55pm

World

Morocco reports its first case of UK coronavirus variant, bans more flights

On Dec. 23, Morocco imposed a nationwide four-week curfew from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am to contain virus.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 12:08pm

World

Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Faced with new record infection rates, Spain has begun giving second shots of coronavirus vaccines to elderly nursing home residents.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 10:19am

Sports

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

Sports

Nine uncapped players in 20-member side for South Africa Tests

Abdullah Shafique, Haris Rauf, Imran Butt, Kamran Ghulam, Nauman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Sajid Khan and Tabish Khan rewarded for stellar performances.
Chief selector Muhammad Wasim says domestic cricket will remain a stepping stone for international cricket and will be valued and respected.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 04:25pm

Sports

Boucher wants Kallis back in South African coaching set-up

Kallis is currently in Sri Lanka as a batting consultant with the England team on a short-term contract.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 05:02pm

World

S.Africa vaccine plan raises eyebrows ahead of launch

Around 1.2 million health professionals will be first in line for the shot, followed by 16 million elderly and vulnerable citizens, as well as frontline workers.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 09:14pm

World

S.Africa police arrest thousands for not wearing masks

The country is the continent's worst-affected by the pandemic, with more than 1.2 million coronavirus cases and 34,000 deaths recorded to date.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 05:52pm

Sports

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

Sports

De Kock questions sustainability of 'bubble' life

The South African players will have a week at home before leaving for Pakistan on January 15. The first of two Tests starts in Karachi on January 26.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 05:08pm

Sports

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets for series sweep

Despite a century by captain, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 211 in their second innings after resuming on 150 for four.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 04:40pm

Sports

South Africa complete series win over Sri Lanka

South Africa will depart soon for their first series in Pakistan since 2007/08.
The first of two Tests starts in Karachi on January 26.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 04:36pm

Sports

Sri Lanka lose Perera after South Africa collapse

Sri Lanka were 16 for one at tea, a deficit of 129 runs.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:45pm

Sports

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

Sports

Sri Lanka win toss and elect to bat in second test

Lahiru Thirimanne and Dushmantha Chameera were also included as Sri Lanka have to do without injured Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Lahiru Kumara and Kasun Rajitha.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:21pm

Sports

Alvarado stops Kriel to retain IBF light flyweight crown

It marked the second time Alvarado, whose twin brother Rene fights at super featherweight, has defended the IBF crown he took from Filipino Randy Petalcorin in 2018.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:59am

Sports

Rabada's return put on ice as South Africa look ahead to Pakistan tour

Rabada has taken 197 test wickets at average of 22.95 in 43 appearances for South Africa.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 08:32pm

World

New South African coronavirus variant detected in France

The 501.V2 Variant was first detected in mid of December.
It is believed that the new variant can be more easily transmitted like another version found in Britain.

Updated 01 Jan, 2021 07:37pm

Markets

South African rand firms against weaker dollar

This has seen the currency flit between negative and positive territories since the start of this week.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 12:24pm

World

South Africa imposes new virus curbs as WHO warns of worse pandemics

Ramaphosa said data showed "excessive alcohol consumption" leads to an increase in trauma cases reported at hospitals.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 06:38pm

Sports

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

Markets

South Africa's rand inches lower as local virus cases cross 1mn mark

South Africa's total cumulative coronavirus cases crossed the one million mark on Dec. 27 with 26,735 deaths, its health ministry said on Sunday.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 12:36pm

Markets

South African rand flat as local virus resurgence offsets global optimism

Britain also joined a number of other nations in imposing travel restrictions on the country, after it found two cases of another new variant of the coronavirus linked to South Africa.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 12:42pm

World

Worrying sign: New corona strain affects young people, has higher viral load, say researchers

The virus has been named as 501.V2 and transmits quickly than its predecessor, the COVID-19
Scientists are now seeing between 10 to 20 mutations that were not previously seen end of September

Published 24 Dec, 2020 10:58am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	158.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
India Sensex / Apr 26	73730.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17651.15
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8139.83
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18161.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.85
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 26	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2337.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	80.90
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

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

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