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♦ Political parties, not independents, are entitled to reserved seats, SC told: AGP Mansoor Awan says party having won at least one seat in polls gets reserved seats: Justice Minallah remarks ECP violated constitution by denying a party right to contest elections: Justice Muneeb stresses need to find out reasons for such large number of independent candidates: Justice Minallah calls ECP’s wrong interpretation of SC verdict’ breach of constitution: Hearing adjourned until July 9

♦ Imran Khan’s imprisonment Pakistan’s internal matter: US: State Departmetnt spokesperson says Washington urged Islamabad to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms

♦ UN Report: Tarar declares Imran Khan's arrest and cases as Pakistan's internal matter

♦ Court hints at wrapping up Imran, Bushra Bibi's appeals in Nikah case by July 8

♦ Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for KP CM Gandapur

♦ Bilawal Bhutto condemns murder of PPP councillor in Karachi

♦ New policy for ex-Pakistan leave of teachers issued

♦ PM Shehbaz embarks on two-day visit to Tajikistan

♦ PM Shehbaz commends Army for successful anti-terrorist operations in KP

♦ Punjab CM's aircraft handed over to govt after repairs, test flights begin

♦ Smuggler DSP thrown out of the Sindh police force

♦ Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets on July 6 to sight Muharram moon

♦ Mohsin Naqvi pays tribute to security forces for successful operation against terrorists

♦ Police scramble best unit after emergency call about watermelon

♦ Pakistan earns direct entry into T20 World Cup 2026 to be played in India

♦ Political parties, not independents, are entitled to reserved seats, SC told

♦ LESCO bans green meters used in solar system

♦ Saudi Riyal rate in Pakistan: SAR to PKR exchange rate updates for July 2, 2024

♦ Goods transporters announce 20 percent hike in fares

♦ Airlines notify marked increase in federal excise duty on tickets for int’l flights

♦ Firing on bailiff team in Lahore injures three including police officer

♦ 36% manufacturing units of substandard Indian drugs closed

♦ Sui Southern Gas deputy director shot dead in Quetta