Islamabad reports lowest single-day rise in cases since May 30

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Islamabad has reported 85 new cases — the lowest single-day rise since May 30 when it reported 92 infections, according to the government's Covid-19 portal. The capital's total has risen to 13,494.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir reported 54 new cases, down from 74 a day earlier, while Gilgit Baltistan confirmed 16, taking their tallies to 1,342 and 1,561, respectively.

Islamabad also recorded three more deaths from the virus while AJK confirmed one additional fatality.

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