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Pemra asks broadcasters, advertisers to review Gala biscuit ad following complaints


October 6, 2020

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has issued an advisory for broadcasters and advertisers urging them to refrain from using themes and content which do not correspond with the nature of the product being marketed. In an advisory issued on October 5, the authority said that the content of ordinary consumer products, such as biscuits and detergent, being aired …

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PDM shifts venue, date for its first anti-govt show


October 6, 2020

ISLAMABAD: The opposition’s alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), announced on Monday that it would now formally launch its anti-government campaign with a public meeting in Gujranwala on Oct 16, instead of Quetta. The newly-formed 11-party alliance, headed by Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, had earlier announced holding its first rally in Quetta on Oct 11. The PDM’s steering …

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THE PARTING GIFT (1950)


October 5, 2020

By: Zeenat Iqbal Mark was born in London during the post war period, in the east end of London, which has been largely rebuilt since World War II when it suffered much damage from bombing. London at that time was crippled because of the depression which was an after math of the war. The birth of Mark brought relief to …

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Innocent man shot in southwest Houston road rage incident


October 5, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An innocent man was shot in the neck by a stray bullet after an apparent road rage incident in southwest Houston. It happened around 9 p.m. Saturday on Forum Park near Sugar Branch. The victim was at his home and had gone outside to meet with a friend when he was struck, police said. A pickup …

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Houston’s Top Pumpkin Patches


October 5, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Fall is in the air! We asked viewers for their favorite spots around town to pick pumpkins, get lost in corn mazes, sit in hay rides and enjoy other fall activities. PHOTOS: Know your pumpkins before you go to the patch These are more than just your average Jack-O-Lanterns Dewberry Farm Dewberry Farm in Brookshire is …

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Texans’ Buddy Howell honors his former college professor for beating cancer


October 5, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Among the cardboard photographs of fans in the seats at NRG Stadium on Sunday was a cancer survivor with a connection to the team and a story to tell. Dr. Kim Dunn is an accounting professor at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. She wrote a tweet saying she taught Texans running back Buddy Howell …

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Houston COVID-19 expert says Pres. Trump should stay under observation for 5 days


October 5, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) –medical staff said Sunday he will be staying in a hospital after briefly leaving the Walter Reed Medical Center in a motorcade to surprise supporters. On Sunday morning, a team of physicians reported that the president’s blood oxygen level dropped suddenly on Saturday then followed up with announcing he could be discharged as early as Monday. Dr. …

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Astros take on rivals Oakland A’s in MLB playoffs today


October 5, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Astros and the Oakland Athletics take their rivalry to the next level Monday as they open their American League Division Series matchup at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Recent history suggests this is Oakland’s series to win, beating the Astros seven out of 10 times. But, the Astros have the experience. They’ve been to …

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Houston man with Alzheimer’s and dementia reported missing


October 5, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man who suffers from Alzheimer’s and dementia has gone missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding 59-year-old Jake Corey Tanguma. Tanguma was last seen Sunday around 11 p.m. in the 15700 block of Sellers Road. He is described as a White male with gray hair …

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