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Bond set for former student accused in SW Houston school shooting


October 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Bond was set Sunday morning for a former student charged in connection with Friday’s school shooting that injured a principal and sent students and staff fleeing for safety. Dexter Kelsey, 25, is charged with aggravated assault against a public servant and deadly conduct in connection with the incident. While Kelsey did not appear in court due …

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Quiet and very warm days aheadQuiet and very warm days ahead


October 3, 2021

After a mild start, Sunday will be warm and mostly sunny with temperatures in the 80s. Quiet weather will continue into the overnight hours as well with lows in the mid 50s to low 60s. Dry and warm weather will be the main theme for the week ahead. Afternoon highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s will be …

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What is stalling much-awaited refinery policy?


October 3, 2021

KARACHI: Refineries are in a stand-off with the government. If it was a staring contest, they would’ve already lost by blinking at least three times. Yet the contest continues as the country’s energy czars insist the crude refiners must cede further ground. One side paints the other as rent-seeking leeches that have fed off the taxpayer money for decades. Conversely, …

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POA letter sent to IOC annoys IPC Ministry


October 3, 2021

LAHORE: The Ministry of Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC) has taken serious notice of a letter sent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) as complaint against the federal government allegedly creating a threat to the Olympic Movement of Pakistan. In a letter addressed to POA president retired Lt Gen Syed Arif Hasan, Joint Secretary Sports Imran …

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KP brush aside Balochistan in lopsided National T20 Cup tie


October 3, 2021

KARACHI: It was a virtual stroll in the park for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Rawalpindi on Saturday. The reigning National T20 Cup champions cantered to a 55-run success against a Balochistan side missing their injured captain Imam-ul-Haq after the Pakistan batter had badly hurt himself in the field during Friday’s fixture against Southern Punjab. With the 18-match first leg schedule at …

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Saud to lead Shaheens on Sri Lanka tour


October 3, 2021

LAHORE: Top-order batter Saud Shakeel on Saturday was named as captain of Pakistan Shaheens squad for the tour of Sri Lanka comprising two four-day matches and three 50-over games to be held in Kandy and Colombo from Oct 28 to Nov 14. Though the 26-year-old Saud holds very little experience of international cricket having played in just three One-day Internationals …

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Chelsea go top as United stumble again


October 3, 2021

LONDON: Manchester United were held at home by Everton on Saturday after Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the subs bench as Chelsea scored two late goals against Southampton to top the Premier League table. Elsewhere, Leeds United beat Watford for their first league win of the season while Norwich avoided defeat for the first time during the campaign. United’s 1-1 …

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CNG price shoots to Rs184 in Sindh, Rs123 in Punjab


October 3, 2021

LAHORE: The price of compressed natural gas (CNG) jumped on Saturday to Rs184 per kilogram in Sindh and Rs123 per litre in Punjab — an increase of Rs15 per kg and Rs8 per litre, respectively. The new rates notified by the CNG association came into effect on Saturday. “The government procured liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the international market at …

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