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Arsenal’s Xhaka gaffe gifts Burnley 1 point


March 7, 2021

BURNLEY: A dreadful defensive error from Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka gifted Burnley an equaliser as the sides drew 1-1 at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners had taken a sixth minute lead when Willian ran at Burnley defence and fed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, whose low shot snuck in at the near post despite Burnley keeper Nick Pope getting …

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Japan trounce Pakistan in doubles to reach Davis Cup qualifiers


March 7, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Japan’s doubles pair came from a set down to defeat an experienced Pakistan duo in the Davis Cup World Group I first-round match in Islamabad on Saturday, booking a place in the 2022 qualifiers. Shintaro Mochizuki and Sho Shimabukuro beat Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, in one hour and 47 minutes at the Pakistan Sports Complex. …

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Head of PCB medical panel Dr Sohail quits


March 7, 2021

LAHORE: The head of the medical team of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Sohail Saleem has sent his resignation to the higher authorities, probably in the backdrop of the deferment of HBL Pakistan Super League after seven Covid-19 cases were detected mid way through the league this week. Sohail has been in in charge of the medical team which was …

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COMMENT: The Covid-19 disaster behind the PSL’s razzle dazzle


March 7, 2021

NEGLIGENCE is a heavy word, but how else is it possible to describe the failures that led to the suspension of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League? The domestic T20 tournament with a global profile, Pakistan’s gateway to international cricket’s return to home venues, had promised to be better than ever in 2021. A reputation was built. A …

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Chinese automakers for incentives to encourage localisation


March 7, 2021

LAHORE: Chinese carmakers want the government to incorporate tax and other incentives to encourage investors to ‘localise’ hi-tech EV (electric vehicle) parts in the upcoming Auto Industry Development and Export Programme (AIDEP) 2021-26 expected to be announced over the next several months. “The government should let automakers import semi-knocked down (SKD ) kits for a limited period like Bangladesh to …

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India whip England in three days to make WTC final


March 7, 2021

AHMEDABAD: India thumped England by an innings and 25 runs inside three days in the fourth and final Test to complete a 3-1 series victory in Ahmedabad on Saturday. India’s 13th consecutive Test series victory at home also secured their place in the June final of the World Test Championship against New Zealand at Lord’s. Having conceded a first-innings lead …

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Stocks stay flat in noisy week


March 7, 2021

KARACHI: The tone of the market in the outgoing week was set by the happenings on the political front. Economics for the time being was put on the back burner, though the improving value of the rupee provided some cause to cheer. After massive volatility, the KSE-100 index settled flat with a tiny loss of 28 points, or 0.06 per …

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KPT handles 975,028 tonnes


March 7, 2021

KARACHI: A brisk cargo handling activity was witnessed at the karachi Port Trust (KPT) during the outgoing week (March 1-5) by handling a total of 975,028 tonnes in which the share of import and export stood at 673,148 tonnes and 301,880 tonnes, respectively. Containerised cargo held a bulk share of 307,133 tonnes in total import volume while second and third …

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Sindh eyes wheat production target of 4m tonnes


March 7, 2021

HYDERABAD: Sindh is likely to have a healthy wheat crop in the 2020-21 season. Harvesting of the crop has already begun in lower parts of the province and owners of roller flour mills and chakkis are purchasing wheat. Official figures indicate that Sindh has surpassed its wheat acreage target for 2020-21, as 100.01 per cent of sowing was achieved against …

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