WASHINGTON: The New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 with a 130-93 victory at Cleveland on Monday, stretching their team-record playoff win streak to 11 games. Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, O.G. Anunoby added 17 points and reserve Landry Shamet had 16 points with 4-of-4…
India is the world’s largest grower of mangoes and produced 28 million metric tonnes of the fruit in 2024 to 2025 A migrant worker holds an Alphonso mango from a crate at a shop in Devgad, India, May 15, 2026. REUTERS In India’s western state of Maharashtra, mango farmer Komal Walke is scrambling to meet…
LAHORE: With Eidul Azha around the corner, complaints of overcharging and extortion in Lahore’s cattle markets have mounted, with citizens and livestock traders saying they have been left at the mercy of contractors operating with impunity. From Shahpur Kanjran – Punjab’s largest permanent cattle market – to temporary sale points established across the city, buyers…
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering proposals either seeking imposition of a windfall gain tax to take a pie out of the estimated Rs130 billion profit being earned by oil sector companies during war time or a mechanism to pay back to consumers after recovering the money from these entities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted…
LONDON: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner wants to secure a “perfect ending” to his successful two-year reign with victory over Rayo Vallecano in the Europa Conference League final in Leipzig, Germany on Wednesday. The Austrian will be in the Palace dugout for the last time having overseen an era of unprecedented success at Selhurst Park…
Shares reel featuring baby pictures, red carpet appearances; says Alyzeh’s ‘energy is like fuel’ for her Actor and host Nadia Khan shared a heartfelt birthday message for her daughter, Alyzeh, posting a nostalgic reel on Instagram filled with throwback photos and videos. The reel featured a warm compilation of moments from Alyzeh’s life, including childhood…
Confesses to involvement in sister and brother-in-law’s murder, names accomplices KARACHI: The Karachi police arrested a suspect on Tuesday after a newly married couple’s honour killing in Malir Saudabad. A statement from the Korangi police spokesperson said the primary suspect was arrested within the limits of Sachal Police Station, adding that the motorcyclist who accompanied him during the attack remained at…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched inquiries into the issuance and renewal of oil storage licences, misreporting and illegal price differential claims (PDCs). At present, the FIA Karachi Circle is investigating two scams. In a scandal, the role of director general oil of the Petroleum Division is being investigated. In the second case,…
LONDON: Scotland return to the global stage at a first World Cup for 28 years determined not to just make up the numbers as Steve Clarke’s side aim to finally end generations of group-stage heartbreak. In 12 previous attempts at major tournaments Scotland have fallen short of making the knockout stages.However, the new format at…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Football Federation XI produced an impressive performance to defeat United Nations (UN) XI 3-1 in a vibrant exhibition match held to celebrate World Football Day at the Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad. The event which organised by Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) brought together diplomats, football personalities, and international representatives to promote the message of peace,…