ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated that complete elimination of polio from the country is a national responsibility and this objective cannot be achieved by the government only, but the joint efforts of every person in the society is required.
Addressing the ceremony at the start of the polio campaign, the Prime Minister said that polio is a serious disease that can affect not only children but everyone in the society. Parents, teachers, scholars, media, civil society and all citizens have to play a role in getting rid of this disease.
He said that polio workers are going from home to home to vaccinate polio and special security arrangements are made to protect them. The Prime Minister appealed to parents to give polio drops to their children under the age of five, as these drops not only protect their children from disability but also guarantee the country’s safe future.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated the seven -day national polio campaign by vaccinating the children.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of Allama Iqbal’s death anniversary, the Prime Minister said that the poet of the East Dr Muhammad Iqbal presented the dream of a separate homeland for the Muslims and his thoughts brought a new spirit to the nation. He paid tribute to Allama Iqbal.
In addition, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik called on the Prime Minister in Model Town Lahore. The meeting discussed the political and economic situation of the country and issues related to reform in the energy sector. The Minister briefed the Prime Minister on the Integrated Gas Plan and informed him that the International Consultant Wood Mackenzie has been hired.
