Morning Digest | Food prices may affect August inflation; Sri Lanka beats Pakistan to win Asia Cup final, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Sep 12, 2022
Sri Lanka stage stunning fightback vs Pakistan to win Asia Cup Sri Lanka had lost half their side for just 58 but managed to win their sixth Asia Cup title with a 23-run win. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2022
Asia Cup 2022, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Highlights: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to win sixth Asia Cup title DUBAI: Sri Lanka, a nation that has been craving for any bit of joy, got a big reason to celebrate on Sunday through their cricket team. Just when the country was searching for heroes, Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s masterful unbeaten 71 off 45 and Wanindu Hasaranga’s all-round show (36 off 21 3/27)… The Times of India · Sep 11, 2022
Pakistan to breach main highway to protect town of Dadu from floods Authorities in southern Pakistan plan to breach the country's Indus Highway, a key transport link, to allow water to flow and prevent flooding in the town of Dadu, officials said on Sunday. Reuters · Sep 11, 2022
Asia Cup final, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Sri Lanka’s Cup of glory as Pakistan get vanquished Sri Lanka defeats Pakistan by 23 runs to win sixth Asia Cup title The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022
India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit During meetings with U.S. official Donald Lu in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs protested against sale of spares of jet to Pakistan The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022
Aid for Flood Victims Arrives in Hard-Hit Pakistani Province Two more US military planes loaded with tons of aid for Pakistanis affected by flooding from deadly monsoon rains landed Sunday in southern Sindh province, one of the worst-affected regions in the impoverished country. Saif Ullah, spokesman for the country's Civil Aviation Authority, said each plane was loaded with about… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 11, 2022
Aid for flood victims arrives in hard-hit Pakistani province Two more U.S. military planes loaded with tons of aid for Pakistanis affected by flooding from deadly monsoon rains have landed in southern Sindh province The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022
Asia Cup final: Pakistan, Sri Lanka meet in Sunday’s decider Both sides have made it to the decider amid tough conditions and the UAE heat. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2022
Asia Cup 2022 Final: Underdogs Sri Lanka face favourites Pakistan Team India's early exit may have disrupted plans of organisers but finalists Pakistan Lanka have lit up the tournament with their passionate brand of cricket The Times of India · Sep 11, 2022
India registers strong protest with US over Pakistan F-16 package NEW DELHI: India registered a strong protest with the US last week over the latter's decision to approve a $ 450 million sustainment package for Pakistan's aging F-16 fleet. The protest is learnt to have come in the form of a sharp rebuke delivered to US assistant secretary of state… The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022
‘Never seen climate carnage’ like Pakistan floods, says UN chief Antonio Guterres blames wealthier nations, who cause 80 percent of today’s emissions, for the devastation. Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2022
Great that many players stood up, won matches for country: Babar Azam ahead of Asia Cup final DUBAI: Ahead of final of Asia Cup 2022 against Sri Lanka, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said it has been great for the side that throughout the tournament, many players stood up and won matches for the country. The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022
UN chief laments 'climate carnage' in Pakistan KARACHI: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said he had never witnessed “climate carnage” to the degree of the devastation caused by vast flooding in Pakistan. Bangkok Post · Sep 10, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022 Sri Lanka vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup Follow all the action from Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022 Punjab Governor to look into security in districts bordering Pakistan His visit seeks to involve local residents in efforts to curb cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022 UN chief Guterres visits flood-battered areas of Pakistan U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured Pakistan’s flood-ravaged Sindh and Baluchistan provinces a day after saying the world is obligated to provide “massive” amounts of relief to the impoverished country
France 24 · Sep 10, 2022 A graphic representation of life: Meeting US artist and writer, Alison Bechdel Annette Young meets acclaimed US artist and writer, Alison Bechdel, whose latest book has been translated into French. They talk about the need for exercise, feminism and American politics following the demise of Roe v. Wade. We also report on how the record-breaking floods in Pakistan that have left millions…
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022 What the Queen meant to India and Pakistan: ‘A symbol of continuity in a churning ocean of change’ Ascending the throne just after the birth of independent India and Pakistan, the Queen will be remembered for ‘gracefully’ observing south Asia’s post-colonial transitions
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022 Kohinoor: Why crown jewel is trending in India after Queen Elizabeth II’s death Kohinoor diamond is entangled in dispute of ownership with claims from India and Pakistan
The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022 Asia Cup 2022 Final: The variation we have in bowling is amazing, says Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka DUBAI: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka heaped praise on their bowling line-up ahead of the T20 Asia Cup final against Pakistan here on Sunday and said that his bowlers can challenge any batting line-up going around.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 10, 2022 UN Chief Visits Areas of Pakistan Devastated by Floods United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday visited several areas of Pakistan ravaged by floods, as he rounded off a two-day trip aimed at raising awareness of the disaster. Record monsoon rains and glacier melt in northern mountains have triggered floods that have killed more than 1,391 people, sweeping away…
Reuters · Sep 10, 2022 'Global crisis, global response': U.N. chief urges support for flood-hit Pakistan U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday visited several areas of Pakistan ravaged by floods, calling for increased global financial support at the end of a two-day trip aimed at raising awareness of the disaster.
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022 Asia Cup 2022 final | Pakistan stand in way of Sri Lanka cricket's rebirth Asia cup 2022 final will be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on Sepetmeber 11, 2022
The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022 Asia Cup 2022 Final: Pakistan stand in way of Sri Lanka cricket's rebirth DUBAI: Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final here on Sunday.