5.6-magnitude quake jolts China’s Gansu province

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Longxi County in Dingxi City of China’s north-western Gansu province, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre. According to Reuters, the epicentre was recorded early on Saturday at 34.91 degrees north latitude and 104.58 degrees east longitude, at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles), state-run Xinhua News reported, citing CENC. … Read more

India, Pakistan set for first Asia Cup final encounter

KARACHI: The Asia Cup 2025 has saved its biggest billing for last. On Sunday night in Dubai, India and Pakistan will contest the tournament’s first-ever final against each other, a decider already heavy with political baggage, on-field spats, and the pressure of history. Pakistan booked their place after edging Bangladesh by 11 runs, setting up … Read more

Eight killed as bus collides with Iranian oil vehicle in Panjgur

At least eight people were burnt to death and several others injured when a passenger bus collided with a vehicle carrying Iranian oil on the CPEC national highway in Balochistan’s Panjgur district on Saturday. According to police, the collision triggered a massive fire that engulfed both vehicles. The accident was initially reported to have claimed … Read more

FBR removes ‘estimated market value’ column from 2025 tax return form

[ The Federal Board of Revenue has removed the “estimated fair market value” column from the 2025 income tax return form following directions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ease the filing process. A committee led by Federal Law Minister Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar was formed by the prime minister to review the column, which … Read more