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♦ CJP Bandial pledges 'sweet and brief' verdict in NAB amendments case: Says his retirement is nearying so judgement reserved today will be announced soon: Remarks learning from past court no longer takes suo motu notice

♦ IHC suspends Pervaiz Elahi’s arrest order under 3MPO, orders his release: Issues notice to Islamabad DC and other parties for next Tuesday: Directs that PTI leader will not give any statement until next hearing

♦ LHC issues contempt notices to police officers in Pervaiz Elahi case

♦ Can’t go beyond our constitutional mandate: PM Kakar: Hopes ECP will complete delimitations in proper time: Says his govt running economic affairs while remaining within scope: Urges reforms in FBR, energy sectors: Says privatization of some Discos on cards: Vows level playing field for all political parties: Says civil-military leadership moving forward together

♦ LHC seeks report on Bushra Bibi’s cases on next hearing: Hearing of PTI chairman, wife’s nikah case adjourned

♦ A school principal found involved in sexually assaulting teachers and staff

♦ Three hostages rescued in Kashmore

♦ Sugar prices increase continues in country

♦ Covid claims one more life in Lahore

♦ Thousands of students take out peace rally in Gilgit Baltistan

♦ Rain gifts pleasant weather in Islamabad

♦ Sufi Saint Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh three days urs ceremony begins today

♦ Asia Cup trophy unveiled at GCU