Pakistan, July 7 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to eliminating polio, stressing that protecting children from the disease remains one of the government's highest national priorities. He said every possible measure is being taken to safeguard future generations and called for stronger cooperation among all stakeholders to achieve a polio-free Pakistan.

The prime minister made these remarks while meeting a delegation of the Polio Oversight Board at the Prime Minister's House in Islamabad. The delegation included Rotary's Polio Oversight Board Chair Mike McGovern, Gates Foundation President of Global Development Chris Elias, WHO EMRO Regional Director Dr. Hanan Balkhy, and representatives from U...