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Myanmar to reopen to international tourists

YANGON: Myanmar will resume international passenger flights from April 17, the military said Saturday, lifting a...

Published 19 Mar, 2022 11:40am

Opinion

Japan business lobbyist backs Myanmar coup, urges investment

A Japanese former politician who campaigned to bring billions of dollars of investment from some of Japan’s top...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

World

Death toll since Myanmar coup tops 1,000

NAYPYITAW: The death toll as a result of Myanmar’s Feb. 1 coup topped 1,000 on Wednesday, according to an official...

Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am

World

Protests, accusations against Myanmar junta six months on from coup

BANGKOK: Small groups of students protested against Myanmar’s military junta on Saturday in Mandalay and a human...

Published 01 Aug, 2021 04:47am

World

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial

Suu Kyi, 75, faces a slew of charges since being overthrown by the army in a Feb. 1 coup that cut short a decade of tentative democratic reforms and has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos.
She also faces charges of incitement - with hearings set for Tuesday - and more serious charges of violating the Official Secrets Act and under the Anti-Corruption Law.

Published 14 Jun, 2021 05:26pm

World

Myanmar authorities open new corruption cases against Suu Kyi

The cases are the latest of a series brought against elected leader Suu Kyi, 75, who was overthrown by the army on Feb. 1 in a coup that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos.
She might have defects but personal greed and corruption are not her traits. Those who accuse her of greed and corruption are spitting towards the sky.

Updated 10 Jun, 2021 05:36pm

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

EU to impose new sanctions on Myanmar junta, companies

"There is a third row of sanctions in preparation that will be approved (in) the coming days (targeting) personnel of the military junta and also the entity that represents the economic interests of the military," he said.

Published 03 Jun, 2021 07:47pm

World

Myanmar army battles anti-coup rebels in northwest town

"We are running for our lives," one resident told Reuters from Mindat, a hill town just over 100 km (60 miles) from the border with India.
"There are around 20,000 people trapped in town, most of them are kids, old people," the resident added. "My friend's three nieces were hit by shrapnel. They are not even teens."

Published 15 May, 2021 05:29pm

World

EU sanctions 10 Myanmar junta officials

BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday announced sanctions on 10 Myanmar junta officials and two conglomerates linked to the...

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am

World

Myanmar protesters clap to denounce junta as region focuses on crisis

Demonstrators denounce junta, urge international help.
ASEAN chair orders preparations for a meeting on Myanmar.
Junta boss says military exercising 'utmost restraint'.
Fitch Solutions sees 20% GDP contraction for Myanmar.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:53pm

World

Myanmar protesters defy crackdown, five killed; junta hunts critics

Five killed in firing on protests - witness, media.
Arrest warrants for another 20 anti-coup celebrities issued.
US condemns internet shutdown.

Published 03 Apr, 2021 08:30pm

World

Myanmar junta cuts internet, protesters say they will not surrender

Junta orders wireless broadband halt.
Protesters look for new ways to communicate.
Suu Kyi, allies charged under state secrets law.
Flower "strikes" held to remember dead.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 08:25pm

World

Suu Kyi faces new charge under Myanmar's secrets act; wireless internet suspended

Suu Kyi's lawyer says new charge filed.
Junta orders wireless internet suspended - providers say.
At least 538 civilians killed since coup - activist group.

Published 01 Apr, 2021 07:26pm

World

Outside pressure builds again on Myanmar junta as death toll tops 500

Indonesia, Malaysia speak out.
More insurgent groups call on military to stop killings.
Thailand denies pushing refugees back.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 06:27pm

World

US suspends all trade engagement with Myanmar until elected government returns

Tai said in a statement that Myanmar security forces' killing of peaceful protesters, students, workers and labor leaders and children "has shocked the conscience of the international community."
"These actions are a direct assault on the country's transition to democracy and the efforts of the Burmese people to achieve a peaceful and prosperous future," said Tai, who was sworn into office on March 18.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 08:39pm

World

Norway urges its citizens to leave Myanmar amid violence

"It is still possible to leave Myanmar but this may change at short notice," the Norwegian foreign ministry said in a statement, while adding that the policy change had been made in coordination with other Nordic countries.
There are two Norwegians in Myanmar for Telenor, who are there without families. They both hold key positions in securing Telenor Myanmar's operations.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 08:06pm

World

Global condemnation after bloodiest day since Myanmar coup

The junta on Saturday staged a major show of might for its annual Armed Forces Day as the death toll from crackdowns since the coup climbed to at least 423.

Published 28 Mar, 2021 05:52pm

World

Britain says Myanmar violence marks new low after over 90 killed

"Today's killing of unarmed civilians, including children, marks a new low. We will work with our international partners to end this senseless violence, hold those responsible to account, and secure a path back to democracy," Raab said in a tweet on the crackdown on Myanmar's Armed Forces Day.

Published 27 Mar, 2021 08:29pm

World

More than 90 killed in Myanmar in one of bloodiest days of protests

Armed Forces Day: one of bloodiest since the coup.
Total number of civilians reported killed passes 400.
'They are killing us like birds or chickens'.
Junta leader says military safeguarding democracy.
US cultural centre hit by gunfire, embassy says.

Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:40pm

World

Myanmar junta says protesters will be shot in the head

In the first acknowledgement of a shoot-to-kill order by the army, a broadcast on the MRTV news channel directed at protesters said: "You should learn... that you can be in danger of getting shot to the head and back."
Its data shows that at least 25 percent of those who were killed died from shots to the head, raising suspicions they were deliberately targeted for killing.

Published 26 Mar, 2021 09:50pm

World

Four killed by Myanmar security forces as thousands hold street protests

Street protests resume after a day of silent strike.
Strike left towns deserted across Myanmar.
16-year-old man dies of bullet wounds in Mandalay-report.
US plans sanctions on junta-controlled conglomerates-sources.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 06:43pm

World

Myanmar coup opponents win new support in ethnic borderlands

A joint statement also demanded that the army "abandon the coup and accept the federal democratic system based on self administration that is desired by the people".
"Ethnic nationalities could ultimately decide who holds power in Myanmar," said Khin Ohmar, a longtime democracy activist who lived through a previous failed uprising against the military in 1988.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 06:38pm

World

International pressure on Myanmar generals grows as protesters march, one killed

Protesters return on Saturday.
Activists say they have adapted tactics.
Asian neighbours increasingly critical of Myanmar military.

Published 20 Mar, 2021 09:38pm

World

Myanmar security forces kill nine as Indonesia, envoys call for end to violence

Security forces open fire in confrontation over barricade.
Indonesian leader calls for end to violence.
Singapore military chief also expressed concern.
Two reporters detained in capital.

Published 19 Mar, 2021 06:39pm

World

Myanmar Buddhist group signals break with authorities after bloody crackdown

Monks' association calls for end to violence –report.
Protesters confront security forces in Yangon.
Ousted lawmakers call for unity with insurgent groups.
Another opposition official charged with treason – report.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 05:46pm

World

Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests

Suu Kyi accepted payments of $600,000 and gold –military.
Six killed in central town, one each in Yangon, Mandalay.
Army commanders using murderous methods -rights group Amnesty.
- UN Security Council fails to reach consensus on denouncing coup.
US Treasury puts sanctions on military leader's son, daughter.

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 10:01pm

World

Myanmar security forces surround, arrest protesters; US calls for withdrawal

UN Security Council fails to reach consensus on condemning coup.
Myanmar security forces surround Yangon compound of railway workers.
Hundreds surrounded at another protest site.
Junta hires lobbyist for $2 million.

Updated 10 Mar, 2021 07:31pm

World

EU preparing sanctions on Myanmar military businesses, documents show

EU preparing strongest response yet to Feb. 1 coup.
EU, like US, aims to target military business.
A Myanmar junta spokesman did not answer a call seeking comment on the EU's plan to broaden its sanctions.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 06:40pm

World

India steps up border patrols to stop arrivals from Myanmar

"As of now, we are not letting anybody enter," Maria Zuali, senior government official in Mizoram state's Champhai district, told Reuters by telephone.
"They alleged that there are human rights violations and they were asked to shoot at civilians," the official said, also requesting anonymity.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 05:59pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 16	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 16	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 16	154.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 16	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 16	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 16	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 15	5061.82
Nasdaq / Apr 15	15885.02
Dow Jones / Apr 15	37735.11
India Sensex / Apr 16	73041.46
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 16	38375.98
Hang Seng / Apr 16	16327.73
FTSE 100 / Apr 16	7851.82
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 16	17757.12

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 16	85.94
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	214077
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 16	2387.66
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 16	85.81
Petrol/Litre / Apr 17	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 17 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 17 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 17 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 17 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 17 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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