Trends - Myanmar coup - Business Recorder

Myanmar coup

Myanmar police break up protests again after bloodiest day since coup

UN envoy says 38 killed in Wednesday's violence.
Security forces opened fire with live rounds in several towns.
Suu Kyi's party says flags to fly at half mast at its offices.
UN Security Council to discuss situation on Friday – diplomats.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 07:21pm

World

EU suspends development funds in Myanmar after coup

The 27-nation bloc informed a committee of the World Trade Organization on Thursday that it had put on hold all development cooperation that would support the military authorities, a Geneva-based trade official said.
The European Commission, the EU executive, confirmed it had put on hold the budgetary support, which has typically gone to schools, elections and rural development and is worth hundreds of millions of euros over several years.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 05:57pm

World

Myanmar security forces shoot dead nine anti-coup protesters despite calls for restraint

Police break up protests in several places.
"Like Tiananmen Square" – archbishop.
State media says "illegal organisations" creating unrest.
Myanmar's ousted president faces new charges – lawyer.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 06:57pm

World

Myanmar's neighbours press for Suu Kyi's release, restoration of democracy

Neighbours urge release of Suu Kyi.
Singapore PM says lethal force is disastrous.
Police break up protests in Yangon and Kale.
Anti-coup groups say ASEAN legitimising junta with meeting.
Six journalists among those arrested in Yangon – lawyer.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 07:05pm

World

Myanmar police arrest hundreds in crackdown, rights group says

"More than 10 prison buses went into Insein prison with about 40 to 50 people in a prison bus. They arrested many people in Monywa too. We are now trying to get the names of the people."

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

World

Myanmar ambassador to the United Nations has been fired

Kyaw Moe Tun had told the UN General Assembly he was speaking on behalf of the ousted civilian government of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
State television, MRTV, said he had "betrayed the country and spoken for an unofficial organization which doesn't represent the country and had abused the power and responsibilities of an ambassador".

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

World

Myanmar police launch most extensive crackdown; one woman shot and wounded

Police around the country move to end protests.
Woman shot, wounded in Monwya town - ambulance service.
Ambassador to the UN urges 'strongest' action.
Concern over Suu Kyi's whereabouts.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

World

Clashes in Yangon as tensions rise over Myanmar coup

By noon, clashes were breaking out near Yangon Central station's railway compound.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:54pm

World

Indonesia in ‘intensive’ talks with Myanmar military and opposition

She held a press conference after meeting in Bangkok with the Thai foreign minister and the Myanmar junta's top diplomat.
"We ask for everybody to use restraint and not resort to violence ... to avoid casualties and bloodshed," Retno told reporters.

Published 24 Feb, 2021 06:06pm

World

Strike shuts Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta warning

Call for people to stop work and protest.
Authorities say confrontation could cost lives.
Two killed at weekend in bloodiest spell of protests.
Government criticises foreign comments.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 06:28pm

World

Myanmar protester dies after 10 days on life support; pressure grows on army

Protesters gather daily for two weeks.
UN calls on security forces to avoid using force.
Japan, India, US, Australia agree on need to restore democracy.
Military had said it expected sanctions.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 08:24pm

World

France's Total says it is concerned about Myanmar situation

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, a group that promotes human rights in business and tracks human rights policy of thousands of companies.
At this time, we are closely following the current situation in the country and working to ensure the health, safety and security of our employees and our contractors.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 07:44pm

World

UK and Canada impose sanctions on Myanmar generals after coup

Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Myanmar’s ruling generals on Thursday for toppling the civilian-led government while Japan said it had agreed with the United States, India and Australia that democracy must be restored there quickly.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 12:06am

World

Japan, US, India, Australia call for return of democracy in Myanmar

Myanmar's military has arrested civilian leaders, including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, and announced a year-long state of emergency, alleging that November's election was beset by fraud.
The electoral commission dismissed the army's complaints.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 07:35pm

World

Myanmar coup protesters mass to reject army claim of support

Hundreds of thousands gather across the country.
Motorists respond to a "broken-down car campaign".
Army promises election but no timeframe given.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 08:21pm

World

China's ambassador to Myanmar says situation 'not what China wants to see'

China nonetheless agreed to a UN Security Council statement that called for the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other detainees and voiced concern over the state of emergency.
Many countries in transition are overcoming difficulties and challenges through their own efforts, and exploring development paths suitable for their own circumstances.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 07:49pm

World

Smaller protests in Myanmar as junta deploys more soldiers, armoured vehicles

Smaller protests in several cities.
Military deploys armoured vehicles, more soldiers.
Security forces fire rubber bullets in Mandalay.
Internet restored after overnight suspension.
Groups of protesters begin to gather in Yangon.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 06:18pm

World

Thousands march in Tokyo to protest Myanmar coup, biggest Japan demonstration so far

"As a Myanmar national, I absolutely cannot accept the military's coup in Myanmar," said Thwe Thwe Tun, 27, who works at a construction company.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:23pm

World

Three wounded as hundreds of thousands of protesters defy Myanmar junta

Supporters of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi clashed with police on Friday as hundreds of thousands joined nationwide pro-democracy demonstrations in defiance of the junta’s call to halt mass gatherings.
Mostly peaceful protests erupted around the Southeast Asian country in the biggest mass demonstrations so far against last week’s military coup, a day after Washington slapped sanctions on the generals who led the takeover.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 03:40pm

World

Britain considering sanctions on Myanmar after coup: Raab

The international community will not accept the coup in Myanmar and we will hold those responsible to account.
He welcomed steps taken by the United States which "send a strong message to the military regime.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 09:24pm

World

Hundreds join third day of anti-coup protests in Myanmar

A group of saffron-robed monks marched in the vanguard of the protest with workers and students.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 12:04pm

World

Internet access partially restored in Myanmar: NetBlocks

Myanmar was plunged into cyber darkness on Saturday at the military's orders.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:33pm

World

Tens of thousands rally in growing protests against Myanmar coup

"I completely despise the military coup and I am not afraid of a crackdown," said Kyi Phyu Kyaw, a 20-year-old university student.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:12pm

World

Facebook urges unblocking of Myanmar social media

“We are extremely concerned by orders to shut down the internet in Myanmar,” said Rafael Frankel, Facebook’s director of public policy, APAC emerging countries. “We strongly urge the authorities to order the unblocking of all social media services.”

Published 06 Feb, 2021 03:52pm

World

Myanmar generals shut down internet as thousands protest coup

Myanmar’s junta shut down the internet in the country on Saturday as thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon to denounce this week’s coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 01:31pm

World

UN Security Council expresses 'deep concern' after Myanmar coup

But the statement, drafted by the United Kingdom, no longer condemns the putsch as envisaged in a first draft during an emergency meeting on Tuesday.

Updated 04 Feb, 2021 11:30pm

Editorials

Myanmar coup

EDITORIAL: Refusing to accept last November’s landslide electoral victory of Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League...

Published 03 Feb, 2021 04:35am

World

Suu Kyi no longer West's priority after Myanmar coup

Western focus on return to democracy, not on Suu Kyi.
No longer seen as icon.
But no Western gov't supports military.

Updated 01 Feb, 2021 09:56pm

World

Myanmar coup: What we know so far

Suu Kyi and other top civilian leaders were taken into custody by soldiers on the same day as the first new parliamentary session was due.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 04:43pm

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	154.69
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 16	5051.41
India Sensex / Apr 16	72943.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 16	38471.20
Nasdaq / Apr 16	15865.25
Hang Seng / Apr 16	16248.97
FTSE 100 / Apr 16	7820.36
Dow Jones / Apr 16	37798.97
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 16	17766.23

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 16	85.36
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	214077
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 16	2384.92
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 16	83.09
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

Markets →

Calculate your monthly liability in FY24

Myanmar coup

Most Popular