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Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers to resign as Beijing moves to quash opposition

The Chinese parliament adopted a resolution earlier in the day allowing the city’s executive to expel legislators deemed to be advocating Hong Kong independence, colluding with foreign forces or threatening national security, without having to go through the courts.

Published 11 Nov, 2020 03:49pm

Pakistan

Hong Kong affairs China's internal matter, says Pakistan at UN

Germany has led dozens of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan, urging China to respect the rights of its minority Muslim Uighurs, and expressing their concern about the political situation in Hong Kong, in a move that drew a quick and angry response from Beijing.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:14pm

World

Hong Kong activist charged under archaic sedition law

China argued the sweeping new law was needed to plug a lack of national security legislation in the restless city.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:45pm

World

Hong Kong police swoop on postponed poll protests

At least 22 people have been arrested under the new law since it came into effect, sending a chill through the city.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 05:47pm

World

Two Hong Kong opposition lawmakers among new protest arrests

Police have charged eight people over the attack, some with links to "triad" organised-crime gangs.

Published 26 Aug, 2020 07:01pm

World

US says China 'bullying' UK, cites HSBC Hong Kong-related accounts

Pompeo renews attack on British bank.
HSBC caught in Beijing-Washington spat.
Bank stays silent amid fresh criticism.

Published 26 Aug, 2020 06:43pm

World

Hong Kong removes 'sensitive' content from school textbooks

The censorship is the latest move in a quickening campaign to eliminate dissent in the free-wheeling city.

Published 20 Aug, 2020 05:17pm

World

Hong Kong slams US decision to end tax, extradition deals

The decision reflects "disrespect for bilateralism and multilateralism" under the administration of US President Donald Trump.

Published 20 Aug, 2020 05:03pm

World

US formally ends three accords with Hong Kong

Beijing imposed the new national security law in response to last year's pro-democracy protests.

Published 20 Aug, 2020 02:27am

World

US officially notifies Hong Kong it has ended three agreements

The ending of the agreements follows US President Donald Trump's order last month to end Hong Kong's special status under US law.
The State Department said in a statement the agreements ended covered "the surrender of fugitive offenders.

Published 19 Aug, 2020 10:50pm

Markets

Hong Kong stocks post fresh gains

The Hang Seng Index added 1.42 percent, or 353.34 points, to 25,244.02.

Published 12 Aug, 2020 04:54pm

Business & Finance

Hong Kong imports to be labelled 'made in China': US customs

Among the biggest categories of these imports were electrical machinery, precious metals and stones, and plastics.

Published 11 Aug, 2020 04:39pm

Markets

China imposes sanctions on Republican US lawmakers over Hong Kong

Those targeted were six Republican lawmakers - Senators Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Tom Cotton, Josh Hawley and Pat Toomey and Representative Chris Smith.
White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said the Chinese sanctions were "symbolic and ineffectual".

Published 10 Aug, 2020 11:34pm

World

Hong Kong opens dining in shelters as residents struggle with restaurant ban

Authorities on Thursday opened 19 community centres for residents to eat inside.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 11:21am

World

Hong Kong leader says coronavirus now spreading 'out of control'

On Sunday 108 new infections were recorded by health authorities, a daily high for the finance hub, bringing the total to 1,886 cases.

Published 19 Jul, 2020 06:11pm

Markets

Hong Kong demands Taiwan officials sign 'one China' document for visa renewal

The move comes after Taipei criticised a new security law imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing.
The official said the move was unprecedented and presented an "unnecessary political obstacle" for Taipei-Hong Kong ties.

Published 17 Jul, 2020 05:52pm

World

EU to reconsider exports over Hong Kong security law

Germany and France suggested the joint EU action.
Berlin's foreign minister said the security law meant the status quo could not continue.

Published 13 Jul, 2020 08:54pm

World

Half million Hong Kong people vote in pro-democracy primaries

Beijing imposed the security law on Hong Kong targeting acts of subversion, secession, terrorism and foreign collusion with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Updated 12 Jul, 2020 07:42pm

World

Hong Kong democracts hold primary despite security law warning

Organisers said nearly 60,000 people had voted in the first three hours.

Published 11 Jul, 2020 05:47pm

Technology

TikTok quits Hong Kong as US giants suspend processing data requests

Major US internet companies including Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Twitter and Zoom have all announced they have suspended the processing of requests for user data.
The US companies' social media platforms are generally banned in China, where access is blocked by Beijing's "great firewall".

Published 07 Jul, 2020 05:42pm

World

Canada's strict border closures shut out Hong Kong asylum seekers even as interest spikes

Admissions of new permanent residents from Hong Kong jumped 75.7% in January and February 2020 compared to the previous year.
Beijing imposed the legislation on Hong Kong this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 06:49pm

World

China names new head of national security office in Hong Kong

The new security agency was established under national security legislation that China imposed this week on Hong Kong

Published 03 Jul, 2020 01:17pm

World

EU says 'essential' that freedoms be protected in Hong Kong

Borrell said Brussels was "assessing the implications of such a law and will continue to raise its concerns in its dialogue with China."

Published 01 Jul, 2020 06:00pm

World

UK 'deeply concerned' about China's HK security law

Beijing maintains that "One Country, Two Systems" deal is still being respected but critics believe the new law threatens civil liberties in the financial hub.

Published 30 Jun, 2020 05:42pm

World

China 'does not share our values', NATO chief says

He said China was undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy.

Updated 30 Jun, 2020 03:50pm

World

China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong

The legislation pushes Beijing further along a collision course with the United States, Britain and other Western governments.

Published 30 Jun, 2020 10:26am

World

China to set up 'national security agency' in Hong Kong: state media

Xinhua said the eventual law would criminalise "secession, subversion of state power, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces" that endanger security.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 04:53pm

World

China unveils security law for Hong Kong, city's freedoms in doubt

Beijing said the draft included a new national security office for Hong Kong to collect intelligence.
China says the law is aimed at tackling separatist activity, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 04:17pm

World

New coronavirus cases in Hong Kong raise concerns of local cluster

As of Monday, Hong Kong had reported 1,088 coronavirus cases and four deaths.

Published 02 Jun, 2020 11:02am

Forex
World
Commodity

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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