Islamabad has reported less than 100 cases for the seventh day in a row. According to the government's Covid-19 portal, the capital recorded 96 cases in the last 24 hours, taking its total to 14,023.

Gilgit Baltistan reported 28 fresh cases while Azad Jammu and Kashmir confirmed 32, taking their tallies to 1,658 and 1,564, respectively.

Islamabad reported five additional fatalities from the virus while AJK recorded one more death.

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A new deal
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A new deal

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Charter of economy
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Hostage seamen
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Hostage seamen

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Climate choices
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Brief opening
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Environmental disaster
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