KARACHI: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday claimed that after declaration of Prime Minister Imran Khan that Pakistan would “absolutely not” allow any bases and use of its territory to the United States for any sort of action inside Afghanistan, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was making efforts to appease and convince …

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday declared Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for all staff and traders at cattle markets in instructions issued by the body for the upcoming Eidul Azha holiday. The NCOC also urged the administration to provide hand sanitisers, masks and rapid antigen testing services on entry to the markets. It added that cattle markets must …

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has iterated that board exams for classes nine to 12 will take place across the country as per the schedules announced by the respective boards. Speaking to reporters in Lahore on Saturday, Mahmood recalled that last year, exams were cancelled and all students were passed. However, this year, provincial ministers and all stakeholders had decided …

Parker County sheriff’s deputies have arrested the father of Miguel Ramirez, the 7-month-old boy who was abducted by his mother and her boyfriend Thursday morning and later found safe, according to authorities. The mother, 20-year-old Faith Joann Reid, and her 25-year-old boyfriend, Marcus Allhoff Nast, kidnapped the child after they entered the home of his father, Joey Lee Ramirez, 21, …

Heavy rain of two inches and more fell Saturday morning just to the west and southwest of Dallas-Fort Worth. But DFW Airport had no more than a sprinkle. Still, the clouds and a light NE breeze kept temperatures down. The high at DFW Airport was only 86, well below the normal high of 94. The 4th of July looks nice, …

Rockwall police arrested a woman who they said led officers on a chase on a tractor after being told she couldn’t take part in a Fourth of July parade procession. Laurie Bostic Police said that parade organizers told the woman, identified as 60-year-old Laurie Bostic, that she and her tractor weren’t allowed in the parade after she caused a disturbance …

Across the state, 1,438 more COVID-19 cases were reported Saturday, including 1,176 new cases and 262 older ones recently reported by labs. The state also reported 25 COVID-19 deaths, raising its toll to 51,338. Of the new cases, 829 were confirmed and 347 were probable. Of the older cases, 204 were confirmed and 58 were probable. The state’s case total …

Freedom has new meaning in America this Fourth of July weekend — even the fundamental freedom of assembly has new implications. Last year, health officials were warning against social gatherings, hoping to ward off a surge of coronavirus deaths. That month, the United States’ weekly COVID-19 death toll was rising to more than 5,000 — and much worse was ahead. …

A Farmers Branch man faces a murder charge following his arrest Thursday after a fatal shooting at an apartment earlier that day in Carrollton, authorities said. Shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday, Carrollton police said, multiple 911-callers alerted the department to a fight that escalated into a shooting at an apartment complex at 1515 Metrocrest Drive. Responding officers found 18-year-old Samuel …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Independence Day is around the corner, and the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging those participating in fireworks to understand and practice safety. “A professional public fireworks display is a great way to celebrate and enjoy fireworks with your family and friends; it is also the safest,” Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen said …