Published on, Aug. 26 -- August 26, 2025 6:30 PM

has confirmed two new polio cases from south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, increasing the national total to 23 in 2025. A 16-month-old girl from Tank and a 24-month-old girl from North Waziristan were diagnosed, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH). Both areas are known for hard-to-reach populations and low vaccination coverage, which remain key challenges in the fight against polio.

Most of this year's cases have been reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which now accounts for 15 out of 23 nationwide. Sindh has reported six cases, while Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan each reported one. These numbers show ongoing risks in specific regions despite major vaccination efforts. The detection of...