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Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day; one dead, several hurt


February 28, 2021

Myanmar police shot and killed one protester on Sunday and wounded several as they cracked down in a bid to end weeks of demonstrations against a Feb. 1 military coup, a politician and media said. Police opened fire in the town of Dawei, killing one and wounding several, politician Kyaw Min Htike told Reuters from the southern town. The Dawei …

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Pakistan reports 23 fresh coronavirus deaths


February 28, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus has claimed 23 more lives in Pakistan in the past 24 hours, surging the overall death toll to 12,860. According to the latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the COVID-19 has claimed 23 more lives and 1,176 fresh infections were reported. The total count of active cases is 21,836. In the past 24 hours, …

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Health workers refusing COVID vaccine to face action


February 28, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The administration of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) has decided to take action against health workers refusing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. The hospital administration has instructed all healthcare professionals having registered themselves for vaccination to get the jab at the earliest. Those refusing the vaccine will have to face action, it warned. The new instructions were …

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Gayle returns to WI Twenty20 squad after two years


February 28, 2021

ST JOHN’S: Chris Gayle was called into the West Indies Twenty20 squad on Friday for the first time in two years as the 41-year-old eyes a place in the World Cup later this year. Gayle, one of cricket’s global superstars, was named in the 14-man squad for the three-game series against Sri Lanka which starts in Antigua on Wednesday. The …

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Stones’ goal against West Ham sends City 13 points clear


February 28, 2021

MANCHESTER: Man­chester City moved 13 points clear at the top of the English Premier League as John Stones sealed a 2-1 win against West Ham that made it 20 successive victories in all competitions for the leaders. Pep Guardiola’s side are closing in on their third Premier League in four seasons thanks to priceless contributions from their in-form centre-backs. Ruben …

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I’m pleased at the way my career is unfolding: Haider Ali


February 28, 2021

KARACHI: Haider Ali is regarded as one of the brightest batting prospects when it comes to white-ball cricket. And already in the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League 6 edition, the precocious right-hander has been a vital cog for Peshawar Zalmi. The 20-year-old, born in Attock, has been instrumental in both victories when Peshawar were chasing targets of 190-plus here at …

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Peshawar trounce Islamabad


February 28, 2021

KARACHI: Wahab Riaz and Saqib Mahmood shared the bowling honours with seven wickets between them as Peshawar Zalmi completed a six-wicket rout of Islamabad United in their HBL Pakistan Super League encounter at the National Stadium here on Saturday night. For the 10th consecutive game, the side chasing the target won the match after the two-time former PSL winners Islamabad …

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Babar Azam’s belligerent knock sinks Multan Sultans in key clash


February 28, 2021

KARACHI: Babar Azam starred with a sublime unbeaten 90 as holders Karachi Kings catapulted to a rousing seven-wicket victory over Multan Sultans in their HBL Pakistan Super League 6 fixture at the National Stadium here on Saturday. As per the norm in this tournament so far, total of 195-6 in 20 overs seemed inadequate to defend as Multan Sultans found …

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Punjab, KP industrial estates gain as Karachi falls apart


February 28, 2021

KARACHI: The country’s biggest city enjoying an edge due to twin ports, Karachi has emerged as the most sought-after metropolis in terms of land prices for businesses despite deteriorating infrastructure in various industrial areas. High industrial land rates in Karachi are a cause of concern for many small- to medium-sized investors. Over the years, some industrialists from Karachi have either …

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