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12 billionaires among 342 NA members: ECP


November 11, 2020

• Imran, Abbasi no more billionaires as they declare assets’ cost instead of worth • Seven among 12 MNAs belong to ruling coalition • Landlords, capitalists dominate the National Assembly ISLAMABAD: Landlords and capitalists dominate the National Assembly with the majority of its members possessing huge pieces of land, precious properties and massive investments in stocks, shares and industrial units and …

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PHC chief justice seeks elevation to Supreme Court


November 11, 2020

ISLAMABAD: Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth approached the Supreme Court on Tuesday to highlight that he had legitimate expectancy to be elevated to fill the recently vacated post in the SC. “The petitioner has a lawful right to be considered for the appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the available vacancy …

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NCOC recommends early, extended winter vacations for students amid rising Covid positivity


November 11, 2020

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has recommended early and extended winter vacations for students amid a rise in the Covid-19 positivity ratio at educational institutions. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the NCOC, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired a meeting of the forum and reviewed the epidemic curve data and the …

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offers up to $1 million in bounties for voter fraud convictions


November 11, 2020

AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday offered up to $1 million in bounties for tips leading to voter fraud convictions anywhere in the country. Patrick, the state’s leading supporter of President Donald Trump, echoed many of the Republican chief executive’s as-yet-unsupported allegations of irregularities and partisan chicanery in last week’s presidential election. “I support President Trump’s efforts to …

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US embassy in Islamabad apologises for sharing ‘unauthorised’ tweet against PM Imran


November 11, 2020

The United States embassy in Islamabad on Wednesday apologised for retweeting an “unauthorised” post about the premier by PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal after it sparked outrage on social media. “The US embassy Islamabad Twitter account was accessed last night without authorisation. The US embassy does not endorse the posting or retweeting of political messages. We apologise for any confusion that …

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Plano televangelist who linked pandemic to premarital sex dies of COVID-19


November 11, 2020

The Rev. Irvin Baxter Jr., who suggested the coronavirus pandemic was a warning from God about the “sin of fornication,” died Nov. 3 of complications from COVID-19, his Plano-based ministry announced. He was 75. Baxter, a televangelist and founder of Endtime Ministries, was hospitalized two weeks ago after testing positive for the virus, according to a statement from the ministry. A …

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Body-camera footage released in fatal shootout between police, wanted man in downtown Dallas


November 11, 2020

Dallas police released body-camera footage Tuesday that showed the fatal exchange of gunfire between a wanted man and Dallas College officers Thursday. Reginald Alexander Jr., 25, died from his wounds. A Dallas College officer, whose name has not been released, was wounded but has been released from the hospital. The video released Tuesday includes more than 12 minutes of footage from …

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With COVID-19 cases rising, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD cancels football games, warns of school closures


November 11, 2020

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Superintendent Robin Ryan is urging families to practice COVID-19 safety and avoid gatherings where masks aren’t required. The district has reported 47 lab-confirmed cases of the virus in the last week. As a result, 377 people have been deemed close-contacts and have been required to self-quarantine for a minimum of 14 days, according to …

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Arlington ISD crosses over 350 total cases of COVID-19


November 11, 2020

Arlington ISD opened its doors to in-person instruction on Sept. 28 and since then there have been 351 positive COVID-19 cases reported throughout the district. The district created a weekly updated COVID-19 tracker to display how many positive and active cases are at each school. As of Nov. 10, there are 57 active COVID-19 cases in the district among 27 staff members …

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