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Qaim vows to realize BB’s Polio Free Pakistan mission
Visits Chinese Consulate, offers condolences on earthquake
Karachi—Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah,
here on Tuesday said the mission of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto to have
a “Polio Free Pakistan” would be achieved with utmost commitment.
Addressing the participants of a walk arranged by Peoples Doctors
Forum, he said it was Benazir Bhutto who during one of her tenures
initiated the polio immunization campaign to protect Pakistani
children against the crippling disease.
“We the disciple and followers of our Shaheed leader are committed
to the cause of a healthy and bright future for our children,” said
the Chief Minister of Sindh.
Syed Qaim Ali Shah addressing the participants from the gates of
Sindh CM House said health and education were among the top
priorities of the PPP government and its coalition partners.
The Polio Free Pakistan Walk that started from Sindh C.M House and
concluded at Karachi Press Club was jointly led by Abdul Sattar Edhi
(Chairman Edhi Foundation), Senior PPP leader and Advisor to the
Sindh C.M, Rashid Rabbani and Peoples Doctors Forum (PDF) President,
Dr. Karim Khawaja.
It was largely attended by doctors, paramedics, LHVs and PPP
activists.
Advisor Rashid Rabbani talking to media on culmination of the walk
said unexpected surge in the number of polio affectees in the
province was a matter of serious concern.
He said concerted efforts were required to protect the children
against Polio.
“Close coordination was required at all levels to motivate parents
not to avoid immunization of their under five kids against polio,”
the Advisor said.
He said motivation among parents also needed to be complimented with
a stringent vigil to avoid any administrative lapse.
Rashid Rabbani said commitment of the present government towards
life quality of masses including children would make the difference.
The advisor urged the participants of the walk comprising doctors,
paramedics, LHVs and PPP activists to play their due role in
achieving the warranted target of polio free Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah Wednesday visited
Chinese Consulate and recorded his condolence expressions for
victims of devastating earthquake in Sichuan province of China.
He said the people of Pakistan, particularly of Sindh province feel
very sad on the incident.
He expressed his deep grief and sorrow on the tragic earthquake in
which hundreds of people died besides large scale devastation.
The Chief Minister sympathized with the Government and people of
China on behalf of Government and people of Sindh.
During the visit, Qaim Ali Shah was accompanied by Nafees Siddiqui
General Secretary PPP Sindh.
Earlier, on arrival at the consulate, the Chief Minister was warmly
welcomed by Acting Consul General Mr Fan and other staff of
consulate. He also had an exchange of views with him.—APP
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