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Panel may oppose elevation of two lawyers as IHC judges


December 14, 2020

ISLAMABAD: Though the nomination of prominent lawyers Babar Sattar and Tariq Jahangiri for the office of additional judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) sailed through the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) smoothly on Dec 3, the bi-partisan parliamentary committee may witness a stormy session over the issue when it meets on Dec 17. Certain quarters are not happy with …

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PM blames PDM for endangering lives as PTI exults at ‘flop show’


December 14, 2020

• Reiterates stance on NRO • Buzdar says Punjab people have rejected opposition’s negative politics LAHORE: Soon after the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)’s public meeting at Minar-i-Pakistan on Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan lambasted the joint opposition for “endangering people’s lives during Covid-19 spike” and reiterated that he would not give an NRO to the opposition leaders. “Let me once again reiterate: …

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Breezy winds and cold temperatures move in


December 14, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A cold front moved through Sunday bringing showers and storms. The front has moved off to the east taking the rain with it. Cold air will continue to filter in overnight. Winds this evening will also be gusty which is why there is a Wind Advisory in effect until midnight. Winds could gust up to 35 …

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What you need to know about coronavirus, plus a map of every case in Texas


December 14, 2020

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: Secret Tipper surprises server in Allen with a $500 tip A server at Allen Cafe receives a surprise $500 tip from a ‘secret tipper ’ with the Tipping Allen… What …

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Man killed in hit-and-run on Highway 6


December 14, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man attempting to cross a busy road in west Houston was struck and killed Saturday night, and the driver of the vehicle involved fled the scene, police said. It happened around 9:15 p.m. on Highway 6 near Briar Forest. The man was walking across the road when a southbound silver Toyota Highlander hit him, according …

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Why all eyes will be on COVID-19 vaccine rollout this week


December 14, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the first of many COVID-19 vaccine doses are making their way to distribution sites across the United States, one of Houston’s experts on vaccines and the coronavirus says all eyes are on this rollout. “I think the key to remember is there’s going to be a lot of stuff happening in this 24-hour news cycles …

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