ISLAMABAD: The judgement of the British arbitrator released by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar disclosed how the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) during former president Gen Pervez Musharraf’s era overlooked the ‘dubious’ transactions of ex-interior minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao after he joined the former military ruler’s cabinet. Sir Anthony Evans, a London-based arbitrator, ruled in …

ISLAMABAD: As the country reported 1,920 new coronavirus cases and 46 deaths in a single day, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) on Monday approved another Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by Chinese state-owned firm Sinopharm. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), a representative body of doctors, has asked the government to share details of the vaccines which are under consideration …

Glamping in Grand Prairie is about to become a reality for campers who like nature, but don’t exactly want to be one with it. According to Kelly Eddlemon, the marketing supervisor at the city’s parks and recreation department, Grand Prairie is installing two luxurious yurts in Loyd Park with the first, called “Elegant Boho,” nearing completion and available for rent …

Separate rallies led by different constituent members of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) – a 10-party opposition alliance seeking to oust the government – have reached Islamabad where a protest is being held outside the headquarters of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against what is being termed by the PDM as an “unacceptable delay” in the PTI foreign funding …

For more than 45 years, Bobby Johnson worked to get copies of  into the hands of North Texans. After joining The News in August 1975, he ascended the ranks of its print operation, serving as plate boy, reel tender, press operator and, in recent years, press foreman. Garland council member calls for transparency and equity in COVID-19 vaccination efforts Johnson, better …

An early morning cold front has been responsible for scattered showers across much of North Texas to start the day. Rain chances will be highest during the morning hours and begin to shift east as the day wears on. Otherwise, cloudy skies can be expected through the day along with cooler conditions thanks to a north breeze. Most spots will …

Arlington police and the victim’s family are searching for answers after a customer discovered a convenience store clerk fatally shot early Sunday. The customer called police about 5 a.m. to the E-Z Mart store in the 100 block of East Bardin Road, near Matlock Road. Police found the the clerk on the floor behind the counter. Family members identified the victim …

After a dry and mild stretch of days, some changes are coming to our North Texas weather. A cold front will move cross the area overnight bringing a chance for a few showers. Tuesday’s rain chance will be mainly in the morning. Plus it will be a cooler day with highs in the mid 50s. The overall weather pattern will …

Richardson ISD nurses have started to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Superintendent Jeannie Stone said in a video shared by the school district. In the early stages of the rollout of vaccines, with supplies limited, the state has reserved doses for frontline health care workers, first responders and the residents of long-term care facilities, followed by people over the age of 65 and …

Texas reported 11,590 more coronavirus cases Monday, including 10,805 new cases and 785 older cases that were recently reported by labs. Richardson ISD nurses begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines The state also reported 46 COVID-19 deaths, raising its toll to 32,084. Of the new cases, 10,110 were confirmed and 695 were probable. Of the older cases, 618 were confirmed and 167 …