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PTV MD’s suspension garners controversy


January 11, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Television (PTV) Managing Director Aamer Manzoor had opposed sacking of seven professionals before being suspended by PTV Chairman Naeem Bokhari. On Jan 1, the PTV board charge-sheeted and suspended Mr Manzoor for “exercising powers beyond prescribed limits.” According to media reports, PTV’s board of directors took the decision to suspend Mr Manzoor at a meeting presided over by …

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Covid health consequences correspond with personal decisions, warns Asad Umar


January 11, 2021

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has once again urged the nation to follow precautionary measures for curbing the spread of the coronavirus, stating that “health consequences are strongly correlated with our decisions and personal choices”. In a series of tweets on Monday, the minister said: “When the second wave accelerated, we closed high risk areas identified …

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Drive against polio begins as Covid cases cross 500,000 mark


January 11, 2021

• 285,000 workers to vaccinate 40m children • Strict health protocols to be observed • NCOC reports over 2,800 single day cases, 46 deaths ISLAMABAD: As countrywide Covid-19 cases surpassed the 500,000 mark and the number of deaths reached 10,644 on Sunday, Pakistan will start the current year’s first polio campaign under strict precautionary measures and protocols on Monday (today). …

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What do virus mutations mean for the COVID-19 vaccine?


January 11, 2021

The first case of a more contagious COVID-19 variant was confirmed in Texas last week, raising questions about what the new strain means for vaccination efforts. Health experts say the current coronavirus vaccines are likely to work against known mutations. A look at the Dallas Christian College basketball program Dallas Christian College basketball coach Dwight Coleman and players talk about the …

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These Dallas-Fort Worth providers are among Texas’ 28 vaccination hubs


January 11, 2021

Six agencies in Dallas-Fort Worth will serve as COVID-19 vaccination hubs as Texas shifts toward a centralized approach to distributing the shots, the state announced Sunday. In Dallas County, the county health department, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health and Hospital System were designated as hubs by the Department of State Health Services. A look at the Dallas Christian College …

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Snow coming to an end


January 11, 2021

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for many North Texas counties including Dallas, Tarrant and Denton counties through 6 a.m. Monday. But in reality, the worst is already over. An inch of snow fell across parts of southern Tarrant and Dallas Counties, but only a trace up towards DFW Airport. There is still a chance of occasional flurries through …

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Ted Cruz’s 2016 presidential campaign chair denounces him for ‘assault on our democracy’ after Capitol riot


January 11, 2021

WASHINGTON – Blowback for Sen. Ted Cruz’s efforts to derail President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, even after a mob stormed the Capitol, escalated dramatically Sunday when the chairman of his 2016 presidential campaign denounced him for abetting an “assault on our democracy.” “Donald Trump and those who aided and abetted him in his relentless assault on our Democracy – including Senators …

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Dallas County reports 2,246 coronavirus cases, 7 deaths


January 11, 2021

Dallas County reported 2,246 coronavirus cases and seven COVID-19 deaths Sunday. A look at the Dallas Christian College basketball program Dallas Christian College basketball coach Dwight Coleman and players talk about the program after… Health officials also said 109 long-term care facilities in Dallas County have coronavirus outbreaks — the highest number since the start of the pandemic. Three Dallas …

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Off-duty deputy fired gun during ‘mental episode,’ HPD said


January 11, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An off-duty deputy was taken into custody after he started shooting his gun while inside his truck parked outside of his home, Houston police said. It happened in the 2100 block of Ridgemore Drive in the Spring Branch East area on Sunday morning. Around 10:30 a.m., the Houston Police Department said they received a call about …

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