Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 1:50 PM

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has decided to extend the national cervical cancer prevention campaign after several provinces reported falling short of HPV vaccination targets, ARY News reported.

Punjab, Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Islamabad are set to prolong their campaigns. Sindh has already extended its drive by three days, moving the deadline to September 30, with formal notification to the federal government expected soon. Islamabad is considering a three- to seven-day extension, while Punjab and Azad Kashmir are likely to follow a similar approach.

Launched on September 15, the historic nationwide HPV vaccination campaign is Pakistan's first of its kind, targeting over 11.7 m...