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Banigala police station staff removed


January 19, 2021

ISLAMABAD: On the complaint of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the entire staff of Banigala police station, except the station house officer, has been removed. Two separate notifications were issued from the office of the senior superintendent of police in this regard. Over a dozen subordinates (constables and head constable), three sub-inspectors and three assistant sub-inspectors were removed. A senior police …

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Controversy over Broadsheet scandal echoes in Senate


January 19, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The controversy over UK-based asset recovery firm Broadsheet LLC echoed in the Senate on Monday, with Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar chiding the PPP for making $1.5 million payment to a wrong company and the PML-N for keeping the August 2016 decision of the award in the Broadsheet case a secret. Speaking in the Senate, …

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NAB overlooked Sherpao’s ‘dubious’ transactions, UK arbitrator rules


January 19, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The judgement of the British arbitrator released by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar disclosed how the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) during former president Gen Pervez Musharraf’s era overlooked the ‘dubious’ transactions of ex-interior minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao after he joined the former military ruler’s cabinet. Sir Anthony Evans, a London-based arbitrator, ruled in …

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Pakistan approves another Covid-19 vaccine


January 19, 2021

ISLAMABAD: As the country reported 1,920 new coronavirus cases and 46 deaths in a single day, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) on Monday approved another Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by Chinese state-owned firm Sinopharm. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), a representative body of doctors, has asked the government to share details of the vaccines which are under consideration …

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Glamping comes to Grand Prairie’s Loyd Park


January 19, 2021

Glamping in Grand Prairie is about to become a reality for campers who like nature, but don’t exactly want to be one with it. According to Kelly Eddlemon, the marketing supervisor at the city’s parks and recreation department, Grand Prairie is installing two luxurious yurts in Loyd Park with the first, called “Elegant Boho,” nearing completion and available for rent …

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Imran received funding from India, Israel, alleges Maryam at PDM protest outside ECP


January 19, 2021

Separate rallies led by different constituent members of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) – a 10-party opposition alliance seeking to oust the government – have reached Islamabad where a protest is being held outside the headquarters of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against what is being termed by the PDM as an “unacceptable delay” in the PTI foreign funding …

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Bobby Johnson, who helped print The Dallas Morning News for 45 years, dies at 65


January 19, 2021

For more than 45 years, Bobby Johnson worked to get copies of  into the hands of North Texans. After joining The News in August 1975, he ascended the ranks of its print operation, serving as plate boy, reel tender, press operator and, in recent years, press foreman. Garland council member calls for transparency and equity in COVID-19 vaccination efforts Johnson, better …

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Unsettled pattern means several rain chances this week


January 19, 2021

An early morning cold front has been responsible for scattered showers across much of North Texas to start the day. Rain chances will be highest during the morning hours and begin to shift east as the day wears on. Otherwise, cloudy skies can be expected through the day along with cooler conditions thanks to a north breeze. Most spots will …

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Showers return


January 19, 2021

After a dry and mild stretch of days, some changes are coming to our North Texas weather. A cold front will move cross the area overnight bringing a chance for a few showers. Tuesday’s rain chance will be mainly in the morning. Plus it will be a cooler day with highs in the mid 50s. The overall weather pattern will …

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