♦ With reserved seats in mind, PTI says alliance with MWM on the cards: Gohar Ali Khan lays ‘claim’ on Centre and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govts: Says PTI has two-thirds majority in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

♦ Mahmood Achakzai alleges rigging; threatens to launch campaign

♦ PML-N constitutes 3-member committee to woo independent poll winners

♦ PTI-backed candidates challenge results of NA constituencies

♦ Punjab CM Mohsin Naqvi rejects proposal to hike property tax

♦ Imran Khan, Qureshi granted bail in 25 cases

♦ Mohsin Dawar injured, 3 cops martyred in North Waziristan firefight

♦ Police baton-charge TLP rally in Karachi, arrest leaders

♦ Time to move on from politics of anarchy and polarization, says Army Chief: COAS congratulates nation, ECP, govt, parties, winners on successful conduct of elections: Says country needs stable hands and healing touch: Elections and democracy are way of serving nation: Security forces deserve praise for creating safe and secure environment: Political leaders, workers must synergize efforts for serving people: Political parties must show maturity and unity: Hopes polls will bring political and economic stability

♦ Political makes-and-breaks on the cards after split mandate: Strong vote showing by PTI-supported candidates: Reserved seats allocation hinges on independents

♦ Bilawal calls PPP meeting to discuss reasons for his defeat in Lahore constituency

♦ FAFEN shows concern over delay in announcement of election results

♦ AI-generated PTI video has Imran Khan claiming victory in elections

♦ PTI-backed candidates challenge result of three NA constituencies

♦ Gilani & Sons win three NA and one PA seats

♦ Court orders release of Sheikh Rashid

♦ IPP leader Firdous Ashiq Awan does it again, slaps police officer

♦ US questions conduct of Pakistan elections, calls for fraud probe

♦ Israeli strikes on Gaza's Rafah escalate fears of ground operation