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Listen to article A devastating armed attack on a passenger bus in Balochistan’s Kalat district has left three members of a travelling qawwali party dead and at least 13 members injured, music industry insiders confirmed on Wednesday. The group, which was en route from Karachi to Quetta for a private performance, came under fire late Tuesday night when unidentified assailants opened fire on their vehicle near the Johan area of Kalat. Law enforcement agencies have termed the incident a targeted assault. Among those killed was Muhammad Asif, a promising young bass player from Karachi, who had been making a name for himself…

An autonomous robotaxi from Uber’s partnership with Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup, Nuro.Courtesy: Nick Twork | LucidUber on Thursday announced a partnership to deploy more than 20,000 robotaxis over the next six years as demand for driverless cars kicks into high gear.As part of the partnership, the ride-hailing company is teaming up with Lucid, the electric vehicle maker, and Nuro, an autonomous vehicle startup. Under the agreement, Uber will invest $300 million in Lucid. Nuro will develop the self-driving technology that Lucid will use to supply Uber with robotaxis over the course of the deal and receive a multi-hundred-million-dollar investment.Lucid…

People wait in a security line operated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport on May 24, 2016 in New York, New York. Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesTravelers giddy about being able to keep their shoes on while walking through TSA checkpoints at the airport again may have something else to look forward to: changes to how much liquid they can carry.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday during a conference hosted by “The Hill” that she is questioning “everything TSA does” and spoke of possible changes to the amount of liquids travelers can tote in…

Zohran Mamdani’s primary win in New York City’s mayoral race and proposal to raise taxes on millionaires have touched off fears of a new wave of wealth flight from the city. Yet so far, there is little evidence of a slowdown in high-end real estate or real wealth losses in New York.Florida real estate brokers say they’ve seen a surge in inquiries from the New York wealthy looking to move to Miami or Palm Beach. Business owners are threatening to leave the city or close. And New York developers, caught in the crosshairs of Mamdani’s rent control platform, have banded…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday sounded alarm over the unchecked conversion of fertile agricultural land into housing societies, terming it an “existential threat” to the country’s food security. Terming the trend a looming crisis, Iqbal warned that the rampant spread of real estate developments over arable land could jeopardise the country’s ability to feed future generations. “Will the coming generations have enough to eat?” he asked, adding that food security was under severe and immediate threat. The federal minister expressed these views while chairing a high-level meeting to address the issue. The meeting was attended by…

A robot is seen at the Innovation Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. A key innovation for this edition is the “Debut Zone,” dedicated to the global premieres of new products, technologies, and ecosystems, showcasing breakthrough innovations that drive industrial collaboration. (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)A visitor poses for photos with a tractor at the booth of China National Machinery Industry Corporation (Sinomach) in the Green Agriculture Chain area of the third China International Supply…

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday raised several questions regarding sugar imports and the provision of duty exemptions during its meeting chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar. The committee also took up various legislative agenda items, including the Parliamentary Budget Office Bill and a proposed tweak to Corporate Social Responsibility law. Members further questioned officials about a meeting between the government and the business representatives concerning certain budgetary measures. Addressing the issue of sugar imports, the chair asked for clarification from officials. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial responded that the Ministry of National Food…

Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesRoblox announced the start of age-verification technology Thursday for users who want to chat more freely on the social-gaming platform as part of its new “trusted connections” feature.Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman said that the company felt it was the right time to implement age-estimation software to coincide with “features that we really believe are something that should be limited to an older audience — 13 and over.”The company’s use of age-screening tech, provided by the identity verification company Persona, comes as several states, like Utah, have established age-verification laws requiring app store…

General views of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland on April 06, 2024 in Anaheim, California.Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty ImagesThe “Happiest Place on Earth” turns 70 this week.Disneyland, a pillar of the Anaheim, California, community since 1955, was a passion project of founder Walt Disney, a place where adults and their children could have fun together. It also served as a place where the longtime media company could show off and weave together different pieces of its business from films, television shows and comic strips to music and merchandising.Disney’s portfolio of intellectual property has been the bedrock of its…

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Atta Tarar said on Wednesday that amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and the establishment of a new national agency are aimed at tackling rising digital threats — not suppressing freedom of expression. Speaking in Islamabad, Tarar said the legislation is designed to improve accountability in the online space and protect vulnerable communities. The remarks by the minister come amid growing concerns around freedom of speech in the country. Earlier on Friday, an Islamabad court suspended an order that had banned 27 YouTube channels operated by journalists and commentators. The ban had been imposed…