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Pakistan detects fresh polio case in North Waziristan

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  • New polio case takes Pakistan’s 2022 tally to 14.
  • North Waziristan’s polio toll stands at 13.
  • Fresh victim of poliovirus is eight-month-old girl.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported another wild poliovirus case in the North Waziristan district, taking this year’s overall tally to 14, the Ministry of Health confirmed Wednesday.

Following the virus paralysing another child in North Waziristan, the district’s tally reached 13, while the only case apart from the area has been reported Lakki Marwat — which was registered last week.

The Pakistan Polio Laboratory at the National Institute of Health said that the eight-month-old girl — who is the fresh victim — was suffering from polio-induced disabilities had onset of paralysis on June 30.

All the 14 cases, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination said, were reported in children under two years of age.

Polio campaigns have proven to be successful across the world, with over 99% of the world now polio-free. But only two countries Pakistan and Afghanistan are still polio-endemic — and they have reported 15 cases, with one being registered in the war-torn country.

The health ministry said that the National Emergency Operations Centers of Afghanistan and Pakistan are continuing cross-border coordination efforts.

“The countries have synchronised two polio campaigns in May and June and are ensuring vaccination of children under 10 on all major transit points, along with vaccinating all ages at the international borders,” it said.

What is poliovirus?

Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by poliovirus mainly affecting children under the age of five years. It invades the nervous system and can cause paralysis or even death.

While there is no cure for polio, vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from this disease. Each time a child under the age of five is vaccinated, their protection against the virus is increased.

Repeated immunisations have protected millions of children from polio, allowing almost all countries in the world to become polio-free, besides the two endemic countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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Using the Most Recent Technology. Water Resources Receive 12.2% Of PSDP: Ahsan Iqbal

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In order to solve the problems of food insecurity and water scarcity, Minister of Planning Ahsan Iqbal has underlined the significance of implementing cutting-edge technologies.

He described climate change as Pakistan’s greatest problem when speaking at a conference in Islamabad, stating that the gravity of the situation necessitates that we put aside political diversion.

According to him, despite having the smallest carbon footprint in the world, Pakistan is nonetheless affected by climate catastrophes.

Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the government’s efforts to tackle the various issues facing the nation’s irrigation system, stating that in spite of economic difficulties, 12.2 percent of the PSDP was devoted to water resources in the current fiscal year.

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Meeting of the Judicial Commission: Set for November 5th under CJ Yahya Afridi

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A meeting of the Judicial Commission has been called by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi for tomorrow.

The appointment of judges to the Constitutional Benches and the creation of the Commission’s Secretariat will be the main items on the agenda.

Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Muneeb Akhtar, and Amin-ud-Din will be present, along with important government representatives Attorney General Mansoor Usman and Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar.

PPP Senator Farooq H. Naek, PML-N Leader Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, and PTI Leaders Omar Ayub Khan and Shibli Faraz will all provide political representation.

Additionally, Roshan Khursheed, a woman member, will attend the meeting.

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Shehbaz Sharif said that promoting foreign investment is his top priority.

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According to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government’s top objective is to encourage foreign investment in the nation.

He spoke to a group of well-known and powerful British businessmen in Lahore who were led by Zuber Issa.

Among the delegation were prominent members of the UK business community.

The Prime Minister claimed that the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s one-window operation offers the greatest benefits to the business and trading sector.

He claimed that because of the government’s efforts, the nation’s economy has been growing recently, which has increased investor confidence.

The team was urged by the prime minister to make investments in Pakistan.

Additionally, opinions were shared regarding the investigation of new cooperation opportunities and the improvement of business-to-business ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

The group affirmed their belief in the stability and long-term growth of the national economy while applauding the prime minister’s economic initiatives.

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