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Wasn’t really surprised with Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup triumph: Sanath Jayasuriya

MUMBAI: Sri Lanka’s triumph in the recently-held Asia Cup, where they lost the Afghanistan in the opener before stunning India and Pakistan to go on and win the tournament for the fifth time, wasn’t expected by many experts, but it didn’t surprise the cricket-mad country’s opening great Sanath Jayasuriya.

The Times of India

Naseem Shah rushed to hospital with viral infection, to miss 5th T20I against England

KARACHI: Pakistan's Naseem Shah will miss the fifth T20I against England in Lahore on Wednesday after the pacer was rushed to the hospital on the eve of the game with a severe viral infection.

The Times of India

U.S. wants U.N. Security Council to be made more inclusive & increase permanent members: Blinken

The five permanent members are Russia, the U.K., China, France and the United States and these countries can veto any substantive resolution

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Pakistan appoints new finance minister amid economic crisis

Pakistan has appointed a new finance minister as the country struggles with an economic crisis

The Independent UK

Ishaq Dar takes oath as Pakistan’s new finance minister

Dar, a chartered accountant by profession, was given the position after resignation of his predecessor Miftah Ismail.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan swaps 6 finance ministers in 4 years to stem crisis

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan appointed Ishaq Dar as finance minister to pull the country out of an economic crisis worsened by a fast falling currency and high inflation.

The Times of India

Pakistan finance minister known for propping up rupee in earlier stints

Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's new finance minister, has strongly favoured intervention in currency markets in three previous stints in the job, but faces a nation in economic crisis this time and the conditions of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

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New Pakistan finance minister vows to tame inflation and cut interest rates

Pakistan's new finance minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday he will work to rein in inflation while cutting interest rates, saying the rupee currency was undervalued and promising a strong response to the South Asian nation's worst economic crisis.

Reuters

Top Pakistan diplomat urges flood aid, patience with Taliban

Pakistan’s foreign minister is recommending cooperation with the Taliban even though many U.S. officials say Afghanistan’s ruling faction has proved unworthy of it

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | PFI and 8 affiliates banned for 5 years under UAPA; Congress issues notices to three Gehlot loyalists, and more

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The Hindu

US defends arms sales to Pakistan following criticism from India

US defends $450m fighter jet sale to Pakistan as helping to bolster fight against ‘terrorist threats’.

Al Jazeera

England all-rounder Chris Woakes ready to make injury comeback in Pakistan

Woakes missed the entirety of the home season with different problems

The Independent UK

ECB developing proposal to host Tests between India and Pakistan

Negotiations to end the 15 years since India and Pakistan played each other in Tests are described as a ‘work in progress’

The Guardian - UK

England 'offers' to be neutral venue for India-Pakistan Test series, BCCI 'not interested'

LONDON: England and Wales Cricket Board has informally offered to be the hosts if India and Pakistan plan to play a bilateral Test series but BCCI sources said chances of that happening in near future is "next to nil".

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Alt News fact-checks ‘pro-Pak’ slogans in Pune. Sakal’s news channel accuses it of ‘misleading people’

The Pune police might have announced that “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans were not raised during a Popular Front of India protest in Pune on September 23, but the media is unconvinced.

Dynamite News

BSF apprehends Pakistani intruder from 'Tehreek-e-Labbaik' at Rajasthan border

A Pakistani intruder was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) from the border in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar sector on Monday, the BSF informed in a statement. Read more on Dynamite News:

Daily Mirror

England prospect could be in line for Test debut vs Pakistan after Moeen Ali comparison

England prospect Will Jacks helped Surrey win the County Championship as a genuine all-rounder this year and has been working on his off spin with Moeen Ali while out in Pakistan for the ongoing T20I series

Daily Mirror

Moeen Ali picks out "special 360-degree player" who will be key part of England's future

England captain Moeen Ali has been hugely impressed by one of England's newcomers during the ongoing T20 Tour of Pakistan ahead of the World Cup beginning next month

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US asks Pakistan to seek debt relief from China after floods

WASHINGTON: US secretary of state Antony Blinken urged Pakistan to discuss debt relief and restructuring with China, its single-largest creditor after the flood-ravaged South Asian nation made a similar appeal to other countries.

The Independent UK

Washington announces more aid for floods-ravaged Pakistan

The United States is boosting aid for Pakistan's flood relief efforts with $10 million, in addition to the already announced assistance of $56.1 million

Reuters

U.S. pushes for 'constructive' India-Pakistan relations

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said late on Monday he had discussed with his Pakistani counterpart what he called managing a responsible relationship with neighbouring India.

The Independent UK

Kamila Shamsie: ‘The government’s anti-migrant position is outflanking that of the public’

A pivotal moment from her own past forms the engine for Kamila Shamsie’s first novel since winning the Women’s Prize in 2017. She talks to Claire Allfree about ‘Best of Friends’, the dangers faced by young women, and her fears about applying for British citizenship

The Independent UK

At UN, a fleeting opportunity to tell their nations' stories

Pakistan’s new prime minister stepped onto the U.N. podium to spin a tale of floods and climate change

ABC News

Queen's death a stark reminder of dark colonial history for Indian and Pakistani diaspora

As the world mourns the death of Britain's longest-serving monarch, those from former colonies are reminded of the pain and bloodshed which occurred under British rule.

Bangkok Post

Don't waste young Pakistani lives

Following this year's catastrophic flooding in Pakistan, millions of young Pakistanis' life opportunities are hanging by a thread. The floods caused more than $10 billion (over 377 billion baht) worth of damage, and emergency support is urgently needed to rebuild. The crisis will be top of mind as United Nations…

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