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Myanmar

Economy of coup-wracked Myanmar to contract 18%: World Bank

A mass civil disobedience movement has also paralysed the economy

Published 26 Jul, 2021 01:03pm

World

US renews call on Myanmar to free journalist amid Covid fears

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday renewed calls on Myanmar's junta to free a jailed US journalist as concerns...

Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am

World

Telenor quits Myanmar over military coup

OSLO: Norwegian telecoms group Telenor said Thursday it is selling its subsidiary in Myanmar, where it is one of the...

Published 09 Jul, 2021 04:25am

World

Stay-at-home orders in Myanmar's Yangon as Covid cases spike

Authorities reported almost 4,000 new cases on Wednesday -- compared with fewer than 50 per day in early May.

Published 07 Jul, 2021 08:55pm

World

25 killed in Myanmar clashes between army and anti-junta fighters

YANGON: Twenty-five anti-junta fighters and civilians were killed during clashes with the military in central...

Published 05 Jul, 2021 04:57am

World

Myanmar reports daily record 2,318 COVID-19 cases

The rate of positive tests, at more than 22%, was also higher than during the previous peak in case numbers late last year.

Updated 04 Jul, 2021 08:50pm

World

Protesters mark Myanmar coup leader's birthday with mock funerals

The nation has experienced mass protests and a brutal military response since the February 1 coup which ousted civilian leader.

Published 03 Jul, 2021 02:55pm

World

Aung San Suu Kyi urges Myanmar to stay 'united'

Suu Kyi asked the people to stay united and be consistent.

Published 29 Jun, 2021 05:52pm

World

Russia and Myanmar agree to bolster ties

The officials "reaffirmed their desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation" between Russia and Myanmar.

Published 21 Jun, 2021 06:40pm

World

United Nations set to call for halt of arms to Myanmar

The United Nations General Assembly is set on Friday to call for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urge the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, including leader Aung San Suu Kyi, diplomats said.

Published 17 Jun, 2021 10:36pm

World

Myanmar's Suu Kyi goes on trial for sedition in junta court

Suu Kyi "appeared in good health" at the hearing as a witness produced by the junta testified against her on colonial-era sedition charges, her lawyer Min Min Soe told AFP.

Published 15 Jun, 2021 06:05pm

World

US journalist detained in Myanmar released: lawyer

Maung had faced charges under a colonial-era law that criminalises encouraging dissent against the military, she added.

Published 14 Jun, 2021 03:47pm

World

Suu Kyi's trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief's statement

The junta has branded a rival National Unity Government set up by supporters of Suu Kyi as a terrorist group and blamed it for bombings, arson and killings.

Published 14 Jun, 2021 12:07pm

World

Myanmar military plane crashes, casualties feared

Myanmar's monsoon season has caused problems for commercial and military flights in the past.

Published 10 Jun, 2021 12:51pm

World

New fighting in east Myanmar displaces around 100,000: UN

Myanmar has been in chaos and its economy paralysed since the generals Kyi's government in February, accusing it of fraud during 2020 elections.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 06:06pm

World

Trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi to hear testimony from next Monday: lawyer

"We will get testimonies from plaintiff and witnesses starting from next hearing," scheduled for Monday June 14.

Published 07 Jun, 2021 12:11pm

At least three killed as Myanmar villagers battle junta forces

YANGON: A clash between Myanmar soldiers and villagers wielding homemade guns left at least three civilians dead in...

Published 06 Jun, 2021 02:56am

World

Myanmar shadow govt allying with rebels to 'demolish' junta

BANGKOK: A shadow government in Myanmar seeking to reverse the February 1 coup has joined forces with a rebel group...

Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am

World

UN envoy still hopes to get to Myanmar

"I think a resolution must be very strong to be effective. But what is also very important is to show unity in the General Assembly," she said.

Published 25 May, 2021 10:46am

World

US journalist detained in Myanmar

YANGON: An American editor of a Myanmar-based news outlet was detained by authorities in Yangon Monday as he...

Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am

World

Police and soldiers killed in Myanmar

YANGON: Dozens of Myanmar security force members were killed Sunday, rebel fighters said, after heavy fighting in ...

Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am

World

Myanmar junta threatens to dissolve Suu Kyi's party over election fraud

Union Election Commission chair Thein Soe said Friday the investigation into November's election result was almost complete.

Published 22 May, 2021 05:05pm

World

Myanmar's Suu Kyi in good health, says junta leader

"Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health. She's been staying at home and will appear in court in a few days," he said in an excerpt released on social media Saturday.

Published 22 May, 2021 04:56pm

World

Japan could freeze all Myanmar aid, foreign minister warns

A Japanese journalist arrested covering the aftermath of the coup was released last week and returned to Tokyo.

Published 21 May, 2021 10:15am

World

UN meeting on Myanmar arms embargo postponed

It also demanded that the military "immediately and unconditionally" release President Win Myint, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and other politicians under arbitrary detention.

Published 18 May, 2021 09:59am

World

US hits Myanmar ministers, central bank chief with sanctions

The Treasury said that Canada and Britain were also announcing similar sanctions on members of the junta.

Published 17 May, 2021 09:06pm

World

UN General Assembly to consider call for Myanmar arms embargo

Several NGOs have long been calling for an arms embargo on Myanmar.

Updated 17 May, 2021 05:25pm

World

Anti-coup rebels say six dead in Myanmar clashes

The country has been in uproar since the military ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a February 1 coup, triggering a massive uprising which authorities have sought to quell with lethal force.

Published 16 May, 2021 06:42pm

World

Pope urges peace, unity in special mass for Myanmar

Myanmar has been in chaos since the military ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a February 1 coup, triggering a massive civilian uprising that authorities have sought to quell with lethal force.

Published 16 May, 2021 05:16pm

World

Aung San Suu Kyi to appear in court May 24, lawyer says

She was subsequently hit with a series of charges, and her legal team has faced an uphill battle to get a private audience with their client.

Published 10 May, 2021 04:16pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gen. Ins. / Jul 29 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	3.97 ▲ 0.56 (16.42%)
S.G. Power Ltd. / Jul 29 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	4.96 ▲ 0.54 (12.22%)
Ghazi Fab. / Jul 29 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	13.60 ▲ 1.00 (7.94%)
Arpak Int. / Jul 29 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	87.09 ▲ 6.07 (7.49%)
Sardar Chemical / Jul 29 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	38.19 ▲ 2.66 (7.49%)
Maqbool Tex. / Jul 29 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	35.78 ▲ 2.49 (7.48%)
Leiner Gelatine / Jul 29 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	26.62 ▲ 1.85 (7.47%)
Sapphire Fib. / Jul 29 Sapphire Fibres Limited(SFL)	924.00 ▲ 64.00 (7.44%)
Zephyr Tex / Jul 29 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	18.24 ▲ 1.03 (5.98%)
HBL Inv.Fund / Jul 29 HBL Investment Fund(HIFA)	3.25 ▲ 0.17 (5.52%)

Stock	Price
SME Leasing Ltd. / Jul 29 SME Leasing Limited(SLL)	2.97 ▲ -0.97 (-24.62%)
Image Pakistan / Jul 29 Image Pakistan Limited(IMAGE)	27.91 ▲ -6.29 (-18.39%)
Tri-Star / Jul 29 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	6.05 ▲ -0.63 (-9.43%)
Quetta Textile / Jul 29 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	11.06 ▲ -0.98 (-8.14%)
Khairpur / Jul 29 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	65.71 ▲ -5.19 (-7.32%)
Masood Tex. / Jul 29 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	58.00 ▲ -3.85 (-6.22%)
First Punjab Mod. / Jul 29 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	3.40 ▲ -0.21 (-5.82%)
Dawood Equities / Jul 29 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	20.06 ▲ -1.21 (-5.69%)
Ist Paramount / Jul 29 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	7.36 ▲ -0.44 (-5.64%)
Nazir Cotton / Jul 29 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	9.47 ▲ -0.52 (-5.21%)

Stock	Volume
Worldcall / Jul 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	10,131,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Jul 29 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	3,383,000 ▼ 0.00
Avanceon Ltd / Jul 29 Avanceon Limited(AVN)	1,883,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Jul 29 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	1,804,677 ▼ 0.00
Hascol Petroleum / Jul 29 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	1,731,416 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Jul 29 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	1,672,500 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Jul 29 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	1,544,936 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Jul 29 Telecard Limited(TELE)	1,400,000 ▼ 0.00
Citi Pharma / Jul 29 Citi Pharma Limited(CPHL)	1,297,000 ▼ 0.00
TPL Corp / Jul 29 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	1,226,500 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 29	162.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 29	161.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 29	109.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 29	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 29	1.39
Euro to USD / Jul 29	1.18
UK LIBOR % / Jul 29	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 29	4400.64
India Sensex / Jul 29	52443.71
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 29	27725.72
Nasdaq / Jul 29	14762.59
Hang Seng / Jul 29	25473.88
FTSE 100 / Jul 29	7016.63
Dow Jones / Jul 29	34930.93
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 29	15570.36
France CAC40 / Jul 29	6609.31

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Jul 29	72.32
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Jul 29	13080.00
Gold 10 Grams / Jul 29	94050.00
Gold Spot / Jul 29	1810.11
Cotton / Jul 29	90.52

Myanmar

Economy of coup-wracked Myanmar to contract 18%: World Bank

US renews call on Myanmar to free journalist amid Covid fears

Telenor quits Myanmar over military coup

Stay-at-home orders in Myanmar's Yangon as Covid cases spike

25 killed in Myanmar clashes between army and anti-junta fighters

Myanmar reports daily record 2,318 COVID-19 cases

Protesters mark Myanmar coup leader's birthday with mock funerals

Aung San Suu Kyi urges Myanmar to stay 'united'

Russia and Myanmar agree to bolster ties

United Nations set to call for halt of arms to Myanmar

Myanmar's Suu Kyi goes on trial for sedition in junta court

US journalist detained in Myanmar released: lawyer

Suu Kyi's trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief's statement

Myanmar military plane crashes, casualties feared

New fighting in east Myanmar displaces around 100,000: UN

Trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi to hear testimony from next Monday: lawyer

At least three killed as Myanmar villagers battle junta forces

Myanmar shadow govt allying with rebels to 'demolish' junta

UN envoy still hopes to get to Myanmar

US journalist detained in Myanmar

Police and soldiers killed in Myanmar

Myanmar junta threatens to dissolve Suu Kyi's party over election fraud

Myanmar's Suu Kyi in good health, says junta leader

Japan could freeze all Myanmar aid, foreign minister warns

UN meeting on Myanmar arms embargo postponed

US hits Myanmar ministers, central bank chief with sanctions

UN General Assembly to consider call for Myanmar arms embargo

Anti-coup rebels say six dead in Myanmar clashes

Pope urges peace, unity in special mass for Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi to appear in court May 24, lawyer says

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