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Bomb blasts and flash protests as Myanmar enters fourth month under junta

The power grab triggered a massive uprising, which authorities have tried to quell by deploying lethal force and live ammunition.

Published 01 May, 2021 05:05pm

World

Gaza rockets follow Jerusalem clashes in second night of violence

Washington said it was "deeply concerned" by the escalating violence, while the European Union appealed for restraint.

Published 24 Apr, 2021 04:14pm

World

Putin warns West against crossing ‘red line’ with Russia

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin warned foreign rivals on Wednesday against “crossing the red line” with Russia,...

Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am

Pakistan

Govt tables resolution for debate on French envoy's expulsion in National Assembly

The resolution condemned the publication of blasphemous caricatures by the French magazine in September last year
The Pakistan Peoples Party boycotted the session, saying the PM did not take the opposition into confidence over the decision

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 06:11pm

Pakistan

Internet services restored in Lahore after five days

The internet services were suspended following the protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP).
The PTA's spokesperson said that internet services in Chowk Yateem Khana and adjoining areas in a radius of 10km have been restored.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 12:45pm

Pakistan

Expulsion of French envoy: Govt summons NA session today

The NA session was adjourned till 2 pm on April 22 but it has been rescheduled to be held today in the wake of the government’s talks with the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan
Interior minister says all cases, including those filed under the fourth schedule, against the members of banned TLP will be withdrawn

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 12:12pm

Pakistan

Govt to present resolution in NA for expulsion of French envoy: Sheikh Rashid

Rashid announced that cases registered against TLP workers under the Fourth Schedule will also be withdrawn.
He further said the TLP had agreed to call off protests across the country.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 09:23am

World

US warns of 'consequences' if Navalny dies as Russia protests called

WASHINGTON: The United States on Sunday warned Russia of "consequences" if the hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei...

Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am

World

Journalists say police mistreated them during Minnesota protests

BROOKLYN CENTER, (United States): Several journalists said Saturday that police wrongly impeded their work while...

Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am

World

Bangladesh cracks down on Islamist hardliners after India PM protests

At least 13 protesters died during the days-long demonstrations in late March over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 04:53pm

Social media shutdown for hours

ISLAMABAD: The government, on Friday, blocked all social media platforms in the country for several hours in order ...

Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am

France advises companies, citizens to leave Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The French embassy in Pakistan on Thursday advised all French nationals and companies to temporarily ...

Published 16 Apr, 2021 03:40am

BR Research

A country in chaos

Over the past few days, it has once again become apparent how easy it is for a small group of people to paralyze the...

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:25am

Pakistan

Pakistan decides to ban TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act in wake of deadly protests, violence across the country

Rasheed called the TLP protesters to surrender and end protests across the country
Government will not spare anyone involved in creating law and order and damaging public and private property, the minister said
No case registered against TLP men regarding violence during protests will be taken back," he mentioned

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 04:26pm

Pakistan

Strict action to be taken against law-breakers: Sheikh Rashid

Force will be used against violent protesters.
Cellular signals to be jammed in affected areas.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:34pm

Pakistan

Two killed in protests over TLP Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi's arrest

More than 100 TLP supporters have been arrested.
Lahore police arrested on Monday Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:33pm

IIOJK gunbattles: Indian police clamp curbs on media coverage

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Police in the Himalayan region of IIOJK have asked journalists to refrain from live coverage of...

Published 10 Apr, 2021 04:34am

World

Australian couple released from house arrest in Myanmar

YANGON: An Australian couple was released from house arrest in Myanmar and allowed to leave the country, as protests...

Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:23am

World

Hundreds join ‘kill the bill’ rallies across Britain

LONDON: Hundreds of demonstrators joined marches and rallies across Britain on Saturday as part of a "national...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

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

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 26	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 26	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 26	153.77
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 26	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 26	1.29
Euro to USD / Jul 26	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 25	5,399.22
Nasdaq / Jul 25	17,181.72
Dow Jones / Jul 25	39,935.07
India Sensex / Jul 26	80,709.64
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 26	37,865.35
Hang Seng / Jul 26	17,058.55
FTSE 100 / Jul 26	8,255.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 26	18,346.62

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 26	78.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 26	17,035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 26	215,621
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 26	2,374.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 26	68.62
Petrol/Litre / Jul 27	275.60

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

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

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