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Opener Abdullah Shafique hit a gritty century to keep Pakistan in the hunt to chase down a victory target of 342 in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday

Inflation has hit many countries recently, from the United States to Sri Lanka.

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Pakistan lost two wickets but opener Abdullah Shafique stood strong on 77 as the tourists chased 342 for victory on day four of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

As Sri Lanka's protest movement reaches 100 days, the people proudly and defiantly said that their fight is not over. Indeed, in addition to political uncertainty, the country faces a long list of problems, with years of mismanagement coupled with external shocks. The coronavirus pandemic has battered the tourism industry,…

Colombo (AFP) - Three candidates were nominated Tuesday to replace former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country and resigned last week after protesters overran his residence.

Ranil Wickremesinghe will face the opposition-backed Dullas Alahapperuma and Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Wednesday vote.

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Pakistan's openers reached 68-0 at lunch, chasing a record victory target of 342, after Dinesh Chandimal was left stranded on 94 not out as Sri Lanka made 337 in their second innings on day four of the opening Test on Tuesday.

Sajith Premadasa pulls out of race, pledging support for splinter faction of ruling party that could upset PM’s bid to become president

Sri Lanka’s Parliament is preparing to accept nominations for a successor to its ousted president as the country endures political turmoil that threatens to worsen instability in the bankrupt nation