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21st December, 2012
Timeline: Pakistan’s battle against polio
An in-depth insight into the many obstacles and small victories that were faced by Pakistan in her attempts to eradicate polio from its population.
26th July, 2012
Taliban ban and Afghan migrants pose polio threat to capital
Polio threat has increased in Islamabad after the children of a large number of Afghan and Pashtun settlers failed to receive vaccination in their hometowns.
18th June, 2012
Despite global eradication, polio stays in Pakistan
While the numbers in Pakistan are low today, a WHO spokesman warned that the disease can quickly regain strength.
22nd February, 2012
Polio not confined to conflict zones
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21: Four new polio cases have been reported from across the country, affirming that the crippling virus is no longer confined to or originating from the conflict-ridden northern areas of Pakistan.