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Pakistan drops three spots on global Corruption Perceptions Index 2019


January 23, 2020

Pakistan ranked 120 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2019 released by Transparency International on Thursday, slipping by three spots from the previous year’s ranking despite increased anti-corruption efforts. On a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), Pakistan was assigned a score of 32, a point lower than its score of 33 on …

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More than 150 huts destroyed in Teen Hatti fire in Karachi


January 23, 2020

KARACHI: At least 150 huts were destroyed when a huge fire erupted in the Teen Hatti area on Tuesday night that was put out early on Wednesday morning after hectic efforts lasting for several hours, officials said. A fire brigade official said that the fire broke out in the huts located under the Teen Hatti bridge, adjacent to the Lyari …

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Senate panel to take up seven bills tomorrow


January 23, 2020

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice is set to take up a number of key legislations on Friday. The meeting of the committee headed by Javed Abbasi of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will discuss two constitution amendment bills moved by the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and five bills already introduced by the government through presidential ordinances. The JI’s two …

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ABC13’s The Midday


January 23, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — ABC13’s The Midday is your stop for everything you’ll want to know, whether you’re trying to save money, hunt for deals or find things to see and do in Houston.

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Rodeo Goat in EaDo names burger after ABC13’s Marvin Zindler


January 23, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For those long-time ABC13 fans, many of you might remember Eyewitness News investigative journalist, Marvin Zindler. Did you know there’s an eatery in East Downtown that’s been celebrating him in a unique and delicious way? If you haven’t been to Rodeo Goat, you may want to swing by sometime soon and place an order for the …

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Breakfast spot in EADO perfect for tacos on-the-go


January 23, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s hard to miss the iconic pink and green building, the smell of freshly made tortillas and the long line of people waiting to get in. Brothers Taco House has been a part of East Downtown since 2003. They’re known for not only for their fast service, but for their delicious breakfast and lunch tacos.   …

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Bellaire HS suspect cooperated with police before gun found


January 23, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The teen accused of shooting and killing a Bellaire High School senior cooperated with investigators and reportedly told them where the gun believed to have been used in the shooting was located, according the district attorney’s office. The gun was found earlier this week. Cesar Cortes, 19, was shot and killed last Tuesday. READ MORE: Gun …

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Houston Texans’ Toro 1 of 9 mascots selected to attend 2020 Pro Bowl


January 23, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston’s favorite bull is headed to the NFL Pro Bowl! Texans’ mascot, Toro, announced Wednesday that he was chosen to attend the big game!   Toro isn’t the only Texan headed to the Pro Bowl. Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins and Laremy Tunsil are going too. The Houston Texans announced the offensive superstar trio each got the …

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HISD to make security changes following Bellaire HS shooting


January 23, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More than a week after a deadly high school shooting, the Houston Independent School District interim superintendent addressed security in a new blog post, but wouldn’t discuss when she faced reporters on Wednesday. The day before, Superintendent Grenita Lathan wrote a blog post titled, “Focusing on safety and security of all HISD students.” It was posted more than …

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Woman gets 50 years for murdering woman over purse


January 23, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Tears are the same in any language. Kenia Wilkins, 24, didn’t move when an eyewitness described how Wilkins shot Meng Bo in 2016. Court records claim Wilkins said “she shot the b****” when Bo wouldn’t give up her purse. READ MORE: Young woman fatally shot in west Houston Wilkins also didn’t cry when a judge sentenced …

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