PM Shehbaz Pledges to Speed Up Fight Against Polio Across Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to fast-track Pakistan’s efforts to wipe out polio once and for all. Speaking on July 4, he emphasized the government’s strong commitment to eradicating the virus, especially in high-risk areas like KP and Balochistan. He acknowledged the sacrifices of frontline workers and said children’s health is a top national priority. The PM also called for tighter coordination between federal and provincial authorities to ensure no child is left behind in the immunization drive.