Pakistan has reported 11,471 recoveries over the past 24 hours, the highest single-day jump in the country, according to the government's Covid-19 portal.

The total number of recovered cases in the country is now 125,094, while 2,460 patients are critical.

Previously, the highest single-day recoveries were recorded on June 12, when the government reported 9,809 recovered cases.

According to the official figures, there are 95,570 active cases in the country.

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