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Protests continue in Myanmar as UN urged to hear ‘pleas’

YANGON: Anti-coup demonstrators returned to the streets of Myanmar Saturday, a day after a United Nations envoy ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

Anti-coup protests continue in Myanmar as UN urged to hear 'pleas'

"Our revolution must win," chanted protesters in Loikaw, who included civil servants such as teachers in their green and white uniforms.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:44pm

World

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

World

Myanmar anti-coup protesters return after deadliest day

More than 50 people have been killed since the military takeover, UN envoy to Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener told reporters.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 05:40pm

World

'Everything will be ok': Myanmar mourns teen killed protesting

She was one of at least 38 people the United Nations said were killed on Wednesday, Myanmar's deadliest day since the coup.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

World

UN tells Myanmar military to 'stop murdering' protesters

UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet urged security forces to "halt their vicious crackdown on peaceful protesters".

Published 04 Mar, 2021 04:39pm

World

France calls for 'immediate end of repression' in Myanmar: Macron

"We are by your side," Macron tweeted, adding his voice to international protests after the United Nations.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 11:09am

World

UN says 38 dead in Myanmar's 'bloodiest' day since coup

He singled out China, a frequent US adversary that Myanmar's military has historically considered its main ally.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 11:06am

World

Seven dead as Myanmar security forces fire at protesters

Four people were shot dead during a protest in a city in central Myanmar, according to medics who spoke to AFP by phone.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 05:48pm

World

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

World

UK requests UN Council meeting on Myanmar for Friday: diplomats

The meeting would be behind closed doors, according to London's proposal, the same sources said.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 11:42am

World

More demonstrations in Myanmar as ASEAN diplomatic effort stalls

8 Security forces fired warning shots into the air as protesters gathered at one site in the commercial capital Yangon early on Wednesday, according to a journalist at the scene.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 10:43am

World

Myanmar's ousted president faces 2 new charges

Lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said Win Myint's trial date is not known.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 10:19am

World

Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit with two new criminal charges

Suu Kyi has reportedly been kept under house arrest in the capital of Naypyidaw, an isolated city purpose-built under Myanmar's previous junta.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:01am

World

Suu Kyi hit with two new criminal charges

YANGON: Ousted Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with two new criminal charges in a court appearance...

Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit with two new criminal charges

She is now also accused of breaching communications laws as well as intent to incite public unrest, her lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 05:49pm

World

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi appears via video in court: lawyer

Her lawyer, Khin Maung Zaw, told AFP the 75-year-old appeared healthy during the court hearing.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:29am

World

Myanmar protesters march again after bloodiest post-coup unrest

Protesters marched in Myanmar on Monday in defiance of a crackdown by security forces that killed at least 18 people a day earlier, as calls grew for a more united international response after the worst violence since a coup one month ago.
Clashes took place in various parts of the country on Sunday and police opened fire on crowds in the biggest city of Yangon, after tear gas and warning shots failed to clear protesters demanding the restoration of Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:21am

World

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

Police launched their most sweeping crackdown in three weeks of protests against military rule on Saturday in towns and cities across Myanmar, and one woman was shot and wounded and dozens of people were detained.
Three domestic media outlets said earlier that the woman shot in the central town of Monwya had died but an ambulance service official said she was in hospital. The circumstances of the shooting were not clear.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 06:02pm

World

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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Suu Kyi's lawyer soldiers on 'in defence of democracy'

The new military regime has pledged to hold elections in a year, but for now the junta wields power over all the country's political institutions -- including its courts.

Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:46pm

World

Myanmar generals under renewed pressure after G7 condemnation, sanctions

Mandalay saw a more sombre crowd at the funeral of Thet Naing Win, a 37-year-old man shot and killed Saturday when security forces opened fire into a crowd of anti-coup protesters.

Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:03pm

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Huge anti-coup rallies in Myanmar after junta threat

YANGON: Hundreds of thousands of anti-coup protesters rallied across Myanmar again Monday after a clear threat from...

Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am

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UN chief demands immediate halt to Myanmar 'repression'

Myanmar's foreign ministry hit back, accusing the UN and a number of foreign countries of "flagrant interference" in its internal affairs.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 06:00pm

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Huge anti-coup rallies in Myanmar after junta threat

Tens of thousands of professionals and public servants also rallied in Naypyidaw, the capital and a military stronghold.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:53pm

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EU warns Myanmar, mulls sanctions on Russia over crackdown

The EU has already hit Russia with waves of sanctions over the 2014 annexation of Crimea and Moscow's fuelling of the war in Ukraine.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:22pm

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Myanmar grieves as funeral rites held for young anti-coup protester

An honour guard linked hands and formed a circle around her coffin as her family members and other mourners drew near to pay their respects.

Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:45pm

World

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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UN chief condemns 'use of lethal force' in Myanmar

I condemn the use of deadly violence in Myanmar," Guterres wrote on Twitter.

Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:16pm

World

Shooting at Myanmar anti-coup protest injures at least five

Five people were injured with rubber-bullet wounds, a photographer at the scene reported.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:55pm

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	156.17
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5048.42
Nasdaq / Apr 25	15611.76
Dow Jones / Apr 25	38085.80
India Sensex / Apr 26	74171.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.72
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17626.75
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8123.98
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18016.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	240900
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.89
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2336.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	81.15
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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