Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 10:48 AM

Pakistan's fight against polio faced another setback as two fresh cases were confirmed, raising the country's total tally for 2025 to 21. Health authorities reported that the new infections were detected in Kohistan Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Badin, Sindh. The victims include a six-year-old girl from Union Council Pattan in Kohistan Lower and a 21-month-old girl from Union Council Matli-2 in Badin district.

With these latest detections, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has now reported 13 cases this year, Sindh six cases, while Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan recorded one case each. Officials warned that the persistence of polio reflects continuing gaps in vaccination coverage and community awareness....