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PTM not against any community, institution: Pashteen


January 30, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) have said that they are not against any individual, community or institution but will keep raising their voice against alleged extra-judicial killings. At a news conference at the National Press Club here on Friday, PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen said in reply to a question that “we are only against those who are …

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No elite group to get priority in vaccination, Senate assured


January 30, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The Senate was assured on Friday that no elite group would be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccination. Responding to a calling attention notice moved by Senators Sherry Rehman and Ayesha Raza Farooq, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan allayed fears that the vaccine would be administered on a priority basis to politicians, generals and judges. He said …

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Travel curbs on six countries extended till Feb 28


January 30, 2021

RAWALPINDI: The Pak­is­tan Civil Aviation Autho­rity (PCAA) on Friday extended travel restrictions on category-C countries — South Africa, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Ireland, Portugal and the Netherlands — till February 28, though travellers from these countries can still come to Pakistan if allowed by the National Command and Operation Centre. The PCAA also reduced the PCR test requirement for the …

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China launches second warship for Pakistan Navy


January 30, 2021

China launched a second advanced warship — a Type-054 Class Frigate — for Pakistan on Saturday, the Pakistan Navy said in a statement. The warship, which has been constructed by China, is the country’s most advanced frigate, according to a report by China’s state-backed publication, Global Times. The new version has a “better defence capability and is equipped with an improved …

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Dallas Police Chief Eddie García will be certified on first day on the job


January 30, 2021

Incoming Dallas Police Chief Eddie García is a quick study. García shared on social media that he passed his state certification requirements to be a Texas peace officer on Thursday night — nearly a week before starting his job. Texas Motor Speedway may become one of the largest COVID-19 vaccination sites in North Texas It’s a feat out-of-state chiefs haven’t …

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Wind advisory Saturday


January 30, 2021

Plan on a rather windy weekend ahead. Saturday will start with a chance for a few early morning showers, followed by sunshine the remainder of the day. It will be quite windy with southwest winds gusting over 40 mph. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 9 am to 6 pm for much of North Texas. The strong winds will …

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‘We have to do a little more’: Center steps up to register underserved South Dallas residents for vaccine


January 30, 2021

Sherri Mixon is used to the fight. A South Dallas native, she has fought for better health care, housing and food in her often neglected part of the city. Dallas leaders urge everyone to register for COVID-19 vaccines. (Video: Everton Bailey, Jr./DMN) Subscribe to The Dallas Morning News: Now, she is fighting to get her neighbors registered for the COVID-19 vaccine. …

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Here’s how many vaccines have been wasted in Texas


January 30, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — From poor refrigeration to spoiled doses, 130 vaccine providers across Texas reported wasting 1,751 COVID-19 vaccine doses, according to data 13 Investigates obtained Friday afternoon. Our analysis of data from the Texas Department of State Health Services found 350 of those wasted doses are in Harris County. At the county level, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo …

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63-year-old arrested in slaying of man who was found on west Oak Cliff sidewalk


January 30, 2021

A 63-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was found slain in west Oak Cliff over the weekend. John Thomas Hall faces a murder charge in the death of 47-year-old James Harmon. Dallas leaders urge everyone to register for COVID-19 vaccines. (Video: Everton Bailey, Jr./DMN) Subscribe to The Dallas Morning News: Dallas police …

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Dallas County adds 1,809 coronavirus cases, 30 deaths in its deadliest week of the pandemic


January 30, 2021

Dallas County reported 1,809 new coronavirus cases Friday, as well as 30 more deaths from COVID-19. Dallas officials say everyone should register now for a COVID vaccine; city to get more doses next… Although doses are limited now, as supplies and demand increase registering sooner rather than… The latest victims were mostly in their 60s through their 90s. Fourteen were …

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