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China approves radical overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system

BEIJING: Chinese leaders endorsed a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system on Tuesday, creating powers to...

Published 31 Mar, 2021 05:42am

World

Belarus opposition to restart protests as crackdown widens

The opposition has since changed tactics, calling for supporters to gather in small groups in every district.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08pm

World

Germany mulls fresh virus curbs amid growing Europe protests

BERLIN: Europe grappled with resurgent coronavirus infections Sunday, prompting Germany to consider extending...

Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am

Three die as Myanmar protesters take to the streets again

YANGON: At least three people were killed when demonstrators took to the streets again across Myanmar Saturday, ...

Published 14 Mar, 2021 04:13am

World

Shops and factories closed, sarongs waved as protests intensify in Myanmar

Shops, factories and banks were closed in Myanmar’s biggest city Yangon on Monday after major trade unions called for a shutdown of the economy as part of the uprising against the country’s military rulers.
The army has said it is dealing with protests lawfully.

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 12:53pm

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

Six shot dead at Myanmar protests: medics

About a two hours' drive away in Mandalay during a different protest, a doctor confirmed two people were shot dead by security forces.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 01:13pm

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

Bangladesh police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at new protests

Demonstrators have marched at Dhaka University for several days chanting slogans condemning the government's treatment of Mushtaq Ahmed as well as other writers, journalists and activists.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:08pm

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

Pakistan

PM approves increase in salaries of govt employees

The notification in increase in salary will be issued after approval by cabinet
On February 10, violent protests erupted in the federal capital as the government employees, protesting for a pay rise, clashed with police while attempting to enter the restricted Red Zone

Published 11 Feb, 2021 01:45pm

World

Protests rock Myanmar for fifth day, West condemns security response

Protesters took to the streets of Myanmar for a fifth day on Wednesday, vowing to keep up demonstrations against last week’s military coup even after a woman was shot and critically wounded during clashes the previous day.
Thousands of people joined demonstrations in the main city of Yangon. In the capital, Naypyitaw, hundreds of government workers marched in support of a growing civil disobedience campaign.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:54pm

Pakistan

Another case registered against lawyers: Security heightened amid protests

ISLAMABAD: The city police on Tuesday put security on high alert in and around the Islamabad High Court (IHC), the...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

World

Protests erupt in Sudan over cost of living

The demonstrations were sparked by sharp increases in the costs of main ingredients for making bread, it said.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 08:47pm

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

Russia accuses West of Navalny hysteria, Kremlin backs tough protest policing

Russia accused the West on Wednesday of descending into hysteria over the jailing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny, and the Kremlin said police had been right to use force to break up protests over his imprisonment.
Navalny’s supporters tried to gather to show support during the ruling and then took to the streets afterwards to protest it, prompting authorities to shut down some central metro stations and detain more than 1,400 people.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 12:30am

World

Chad bans protests ahead of vote announcement

Deby, a 68-year-old former army chief, has been in power since December 1990, when he ousted the autocratic Hissene Habre.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 05:17pm

World

New protests in France over security law

The number of protesters who turned out Saturday was limited by bad weather and Covid-19 restrictions.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:33pm

World

Protesting Indian farmers begin hunger strike after week of clashes

Farm leaders said Saturday’s hunger strike, to coincide with the death anniversary of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi, would show Indians that the protesters were overwhelmingly peaceful.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 12:55pm

World

Lebanese man dies of wounds after lockdown protests

According to the National News Agency, a total of 226 people received treatment Wednesday night.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 05:48pm

World

Greece bans large gatherings for 'health' reasons

The police said large protests posed a "danger of further boosting the spread of the coronavirus."

Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:49pm

Pakistan

I have asked HEC to consult VCs regarding online exams: Shafqat Mahmood takes notice of protests

The education minister was of the view that universities should also asses whether they have the technical ability to conduct exams for all students as no one can be left behind.
Mahmood has said that the decision to hold online exams lies with the universities.

Updated 26 Jan, 2021 03:47pm

World

Hundreds march in Tunisia as protests sharpen

Protesters chanted "the people want the fall of the regime" - a chant popularised during the so-call Arab Spring a decade ago.
The protests, 10 years after a popular revolt against autocratic rule introduced democracy in Tunisia.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:06pm

Pakistan

Sarwar says no threat to govt from opposition’s rallies

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar in a meeting with Minister for Housing Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed, ...

Updated 17 Jan, 2021 09:33am

World

UN says Peruvian police used excessive force in protests

Security forces had failed to comply with international human rights norms and standards.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 04:37pm

World

Sri Lanka to rebuild Tamil war memorial after protests

Angajan Ramanathan said authorities had agreed to rebuild the monument at the same location.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 07:48pm

Pakistan

Machh massacre: Nawaz Sharif directs PML-N leaders, workers to join protests

Party leader has directed his workers and local leadership to join the protests of Hazara community in their respective cities.
PML-N supremo has also instructed ex-PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to raise the issue in the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) meeting.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 09:42pm

World

Congress reconvenes to certify Biden's win after a day of violence and rioting

By Wednesday night, both houses of Congress resumed their debate on the certification of Biden’s Electoral College win.
The US Capitol has been secured but four people are dead -- including one woman who was shot -- after Trump supporters breached US Capital.

Updated 07 Jan, 2021 11:32am

Karachi: Several roads blocked as protests continue for 2nd day

KARACHI: In order to express solidarity with the bereaved families of Sunday’s Mach tragedy victims from Shia...

Published 07 Jan, 2021 03:15am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Feb 1 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.01 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Feb 1 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	377 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Feb 1 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Feb 1 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Feb 1 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Feb 1 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65.02 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Feb 1 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	353.88 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Feb 1 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Feb 1 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Feb 1 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.29 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Feb 1 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.01 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Feb 1 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	377 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Feb 1 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Feb 1 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Feb 1 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Feb 1 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65.02 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Feb 1 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	353.88 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Feb 1 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Feb 1 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Feb 1 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.29 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 1 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,426,966 ▼ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Feb 1 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	10,194,870 ▼ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Feb 1 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	7,748,506 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf Cement / Feb 1 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	6,561,607 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Feb 1 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	4,779,500 ▼ 0.00
Oil & Gas Dev. / Feb 1 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	4,506,916 ▼ 0.00
P.I.A.C.(A) / Feb 1 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	4,253,000 ▼ 0.00
Hub Power Co. / Feb 1 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	4,097,554 ▼ 0.00
Sui North Gas / Feb 1 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	3,973,183 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Feb 1 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	3,960,296 ▼ 0.00

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