Web archive - August 19, 2024

Sports

Deepti Sharma's heroics seal victory for London Spirit

In a nail-biting conclusion, Spirit overcame Fire's challenge, claiming their maiden Women’s Hundred title

Sports

Mahmood's magic delivers victory for Oval Invincibles in Hundred final

Southern Brave’s hopes were dashed by Mahmood’s superb bowling, handing the Invincibles their second title

Karachi

Passengers from 22 flights screened at Karachi airport for Congo, monkeypox viruses

Sindh Health Department has deployed over 20 doctors, paramedical staff to perform their duties

World

Record downpours cause severe flooding in Austria

Heavy rains led to severe flooding in Alpine regions and Vienna, disrupting transport and causing widespread damage

Technology

National Public Data admits to security breach leaking social security numbers of millions in US

In April, a threat actor identified as USDoD tried to sell 2.9 billion records from the US, UK, and Canada

Pakistan

Hafiz Naeem demands nationwide reduction in power tariffs instead of limiting relief to Punjab

JI chief accuses KE, NEPRA, and govt of forming a "diabolical alliance" against people of Karachi

Pakistan

PCB 'hopeful' stadium upgrades in Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore will meet Champions Trophy deadline

Renovations currently underway in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi

Sindh

Historic rainfall hits Sukkur as city breaks 77-year-old record

Mayor says SMC prepped for extreme weather with upgraded disposal stations, heavy-duty equipment in 57 low-lying areas

World

Russia accuses US of Nord Stream pipeline attacks

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that it was 'clear' that US ordered to 2022 attacks on pipelines

World

Blast injures three UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

UNIFIL peacekeepers sustained injuries after an explosion near their vehicle near Lebanon-Israel border