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Poliovirus has been identified in sewage samples from three districts in Pakistan.

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Reports indicate that the Type-1 Wild Poliovirus has been detected in sewage pipelines. According to sources, the districts that have been impacted are Karachi South, Korangi, and Dera Bugti in Balochistan.

The specimens were gathered for poliovirus examination from 11 to 13 June.

According to the sources, the discovery of three new samples has caused the number of positive sewage samples to increase to 214 in 2024.

The process of collecting samples for polio testing took place in the districts that were affected from June 6 to 11. As of now, Pakistan has documented a total of eight instances of poliovirus in the year 2024.

Pakistan documented two further instances of polio in June, originating from the regions of Sindh and Balochistan.

The National Institute of Health has verified two instances of polio: a two-year-old toddler from Qila Abdullah in Balochistan and a three-year-old female from Karachi Kemari.

Last year, Pakistan documented a total of six instances of polio, with four cases originating from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two cases from Karachi.

Polio is an extremely contagious illness that can result in paralysis, impairment, and sometimes fatal outcomes. Immunization is the most efficacious method for averting polio, and Pakistan has been diligently administering vaccines to millions of children below the age of five to impede the transmission of the illness.

Nevertheless, it remains uncertain whether the afflicted youngster received immunisation for polio or not.

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As of today, the F-8 Underpass is now open to traffic. Naqvi

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According to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, traffic will begin to flow through the F-8 Exchange Underpass today.

During his inspection visit to the F-8 Exchange Interchange and Serena Interchange Projects in Islamabad, the minister made the statement.

According to him, the F-8 Exchange Chowk Interchange Project is still being worked on nonstop.

Serena Chowk Interchange will be opened in January, according to Mohsin Naqvi, and the construction will be finished in 60 days.

He said any kind of hindrance to the projects should be removed and projects be completed on time at all costs.

He said with the completion of the projects, citizens’ traffic woes will end.
The minister also ordered protection of trees during construction of projects.

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An event for medical training is being held at CMH Peshawar, and Major General Masood is distributing awards.

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Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator of the Prime Minister’s Office, underlined the significance of gender-inclusive climate resilience during her presentation on climate change. This was done in light of the fact that Pakistan is seeing a worsening of the consequences of climate change.

When Alam was having a conversation with a group of people from the Green Tech Hub at NUST and UN-Women, he brought up the idea that women who live in rural regions are particularly vulnerable, but that they are also quite important in the process of creating solutions that are sustainable.

It was discussed by the delegation that the Green Tech Hub, which was formed in October at NUST, should be enlarged in order to foster innovation in the disciplines of climate adaptation and renewable energy. This was done in order to encourage innovation in these domains. For the purpose of bolstering the initiative, Romina Alam has committed to give assistance in the search of collecting funds and collaborations.

The necessity of providing women with the knowledge and tools necessary to create resilience was emphasized by Romina Alam, who also called for climate strategies that are inclusive and take into account the specific issues that women face and the potential that they have to take on leadership roles.

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Climate-related challenges are growing in Pakistan, and the prime minister’s climate aide is advocating for gender-inclusive climate resilience.

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During her presentation on climate change, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized the importance of gender-inclusive climate resilience in light of the fact that Pakistan is experiencing a worsening of the effects of climate change.

Alam brought up the fact that women living in rural areas are especially vulnerable, but they are also vital to finding sustainable solutions during a discussion with a team from the Green Tech Hub at NUST and UN-Women.

It was discussed by the delegation that the Green Tech Hub, which was established in October at NUST, should be expanded in order to encourage innovation in the fields of climate adaptation and renewable energy. In order to bolster the project, Romina Alam has committed to providing help in the pursuit of acquiring financing and collaborations.

The necessity of providing women with the knowledge and tools necessary to create resilience was emphasized by Romina Alam, who also called for climate strategies that are inclusive and take into account the specific issues that women face and the potential that they have to take on leadership roles.

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