The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has noted with “grave concern” that passengers travelling to Pakistan — especially from Gulf states — have tested positive for the coronavirus upon arrival despite being in possession of negative PCR test results. “Upon conducting an investigation into the issue, it has been found that passengers travelled to Pakistan using fake PCR negative test results …

• Sindh to vaccinate adults of all age groups from May 16 • Country sees decline in casualties, cases • Minister reiterates Indian strain not prevalent in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has decided to close vaccination centres on the first two days of Eidul Fitr instead of the three days as was being considered earlier, …

Our weather will remain cool with periods of showers and storms the next couple of days. While it won’t rain the whole time, there will be times where it will be rather wet. It will be cool too, with highs in the mid to upper 60s through Wednesday. Some of the rain may be heavy at times and some parts …

With the expectation that a federal advisory committee will issue recommendations Wednesday for administering the two-dose Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to 12- to 15-year-olds, providers in North Texas are getting ready. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced that the county plans to begin administering shots Saturday to people in that age group. The Pfizer vaccine hasn’t always been offered at all locations. For …

AUSTIN — Plant-based and other meatless products could be accused of misleading consumers under a bill approved in the Texas House on Monday. Texas is the latest state to debate measures that would prohibit foods that don’t contain animal products from using words like “meat” or “beef” in their name. The bill, which was approved after a brief but divisive …

Lancaster police fatally shot a man Monday morning after he fired a gun in an apartment with a woman and two juveniles inside, Lancaster police Chief Sam Urbanski said at a news conference. The chief said police had taken the man to a hospital for a mental health evaluation hours earlier. He was identified by police Monday afternoon as 29-year-old …

Plano police said Monday that a man who angrily confronted a group of protesters earlier this month faces a misdemeanor assault charge for his actions during the incident, which was captured on viral video. A short time after police announced the charge, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton waded into the fray, decrying “mob rule” and “lawlessness” in the city. Demonstrators …

WASHINGTON — The state, cities and counties of Texas will soon receive a $25 billion bonanza under the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief law signed by President Joe Biden in March. The Treasury Department issued details Monday of the $350 billion set aside for state and local governments under the massive package, approved by Congress with only Democratic support. Dallas County will receive …

AUSTIN — The Republican-led House voted Monday night to curb the governor’s power during a pandemic and to limit both state and local leaders’ ability to shut businesses or mandate face coverings. The House voted 92-45 to advance the sweeping legislation, which is a priority of House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont. It still needs a final vote in the chamber …

A murder suspect is back in custody, but a tiger remains at large in Houston, authorities say. Houston police said Monday evening that 26-year-old Victor Hugo Cuevas had been arrested on a charge of evading arrest during their investigation into a tiger on the loose in a neighborhood on the western side of the city. Videos posted on Twitter on …