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Britain says forced to accede as Myanmar junta sacks envoy

The ousted envoy said his defence attache, Chit Win, had taken over the mission in "a kind of coup", two months after the military seized power in Myanmar.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 05:44pm

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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

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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

Myanmar's Suu Kyi in good health, lawyer says

Suu Kyi is facing a raft of criminal charges and conviction could see her barred from political office for life.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 08:02pm

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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

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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

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US, UK sanction Myanmar junta companies as crackdown continues

Washington announced it was also imposing sanctions on Myanmar Economic Corporation Limited (MEC).

Published 25 Mar, 2021 08:42pm

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Myanmar junta frees 600 detainees including AP photographer

Myanmar's junta on Tuesday defended its seven-week crackdown, insisting it would not tolerate "anarchy".

Published 24 Mar, 2021 04:32pm

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Myanmar junta probing Australian over secrets and immigration offences

More than 260 people have been killed and about 2,700 arrested, according to a local monitoring group.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:57pm

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Myanmar junta defends crackdown, vows to stop 'anarchy'

Suu Kyi is facing several criminal charges as well as allegations of accepting illegal payments of gold and cash.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:47pm

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Anti-coup protesters defy Myanmar junta's campaign of fear

The protesters in Shan state wielded home-made shields that said "protect unarmed civilians".

Published 20 Mar, 2021 05:28pm

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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

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Sri Lanka invites foreign minister of Myanmar junta

Several Myanmar activists bombarded the Sri Lankan foreign ministry's social media platforms to slam the decision.

Published 10 Mar, 2021 05:18pm

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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

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Myanmar diplomatic revolt against junta widens after violent crackdown

Myanmar’s junta lost a tug of war over leadership of its U.N. mission in New York and the United States unveiled new sanctions targeting military conglomerates after the deaths of dozens of civilians protesting against last month’s coup.
But in the main city of Yangon, police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse protesters who had been joined by about 100 doctors in white coats, witnesses said.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 10:09am

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Stop the repression, Pope Francis tells Myanmar junta

The international community should "work so that the aspirations of the people of Myanmar are not stifled by violence", Francis said.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 05:41pm

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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

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Six dead as Myanmar junta intensifies crackdown on anti-coup protests

Ambulance driver Than Lwin Oo told AFP he had sent the bodies of the 18-year-olds to the mortuary at Bago's main hospital.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:10pm

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Opponents, supporters of Myanmar coup scuffle as more protests planned

Supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military clashed on the streets of Yangon on Thursday as authorities blocked students from leaving their campus to march, a day after a first flurry of diplomacy aimed at resolving the crisis.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 01:37pm

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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

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UN condemns Myanmar junta after three killed in anti-coup unrest

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the use of "deadly violence" against the crowd in Mandalay.

Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:16pm

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Facebook shuts down Myanmar army 'True News' page

Much of Myanmar has been in uproar since Suu Kyi's ouster on February 1, with large street demonstrations seen in major cities and isolated villages alike.

Published 21 Feb, 2021 11:05am

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Rallies mourn anti-coup protester death as US urges Myanmar junta to yield power

The US, Britain and Canada have all announced sanctions targeting the country's top generals.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:09pm

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Diverse Myanmar protesters united in opposition to coup

Opponents of Myanmar’s coup took to the streets again on Saturday with members of ethnic minorities, poets and transport workers among those coming out to demand an end to military rule and the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and others.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 02:44pm

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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

Myanmar coup protesters mass again, reject army's claim it has public support

Tens of thousands of protesters, including show-business celebrities, on Wednesday rejected the Myanmar army’s assertion that the public supported its overthrow of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said their campaign would not burn out.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 02:16pm

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Fear and isolation as Myanmar junta cuts internet

The junta that seized power has plunged the country into two consecutive overnight internet blackouts, as it attempts to extinguish popular resistance to its rule.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 09:18pm

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Myanmar junta cuts internet again to grind down anti-coup rallies

Crowds returned to the streets of Yangon and other locations around the country on Tuesday morning.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 05:21pm

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 23	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 23	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 23	154.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 23	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 23	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 23	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 22	5010.60
Nasdaq / Apr 22	15451.31
Dow Jones / Apr 22	38239.98
India Sensex / Apr 23	73884.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 23	37552.16
Hang Seng / Apr 23	16828.93
FTSE 100 / Apr 23	8045.70
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 23	17967.18

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 19	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 22	213220
Petrol/Litre / Apr 23	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 23	82.41
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 23	2301.86
Diesel/Litre / Apr 23	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 23 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 23 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 23 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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