![Pakistan launches nationwide anti-polio vaccination drive Dec. 16-22, targeting 44M children under 5 to curb rising polio cases. [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4554740-1735272716.webp "4554740-1735272716")
Pakistan to Launch Anti-Polio Vaccination Drive on Dec. 16
News Desk
December 14, 2024
Pakistan launches nationwide anti-polio vaccination drive Dec. 16-22, targeting 44M children under 5 to curb rising polio cases.
Pakistan launches nationwide anti-polio vaccination drive Dec. 16-22, targeting 44M children under 5 to curb rising polio cases.
![Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WO-AN333_AQSYRI_P_20130409185847.webp "WO-AN333_AQSYRI_P_20130409185847")
Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes.
Billions in aid to Afghanistan raise concerns over accountability, misuse, and the Taliban’s management, casting doubt on international efforts.
![Across India, Muslim families saw their home demolished without warning, plunging them into despair and lasting hardship. [Image via Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Javed-Mohammed-1734074985.webp "Javed-Mohammed-1734074985")
Across India, Muslim families saw their home demolished without warning, plunging them into despair and lasting hardship.
![Pakistan and EU reinforce cooperation on key issues at the 14th Joint Commission meeting, focusing on trade and human rights. [Representational Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pakistan-EU-flag.webp "Pakistan-EU-flag")
Pakistan and EU reinforce cooperation on key issues at the 14th Joint Commission meeting, focusing on trade and human rights.
![Attaullah Tarar visits TRT World, discusses media collaboration, cultural documentaries, and tourism promotion. [Image via Radio Pakistan]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/15501611821734072776.webp "15501611821734072776")
Attaullah Tarar visits TRT World, discusses media collaboration, cultural documentaries, and tourism promotion.
![ISKP’s threat to the Afghan Interim Government grows, exposing strategic vulnerabilities, internal divisions, and regional security challenges. [Image via unsplash photos]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image001-1024x653-1.webp "image001-1024×653")
ISKP’s threat is pushing Afghanistan into chaos. The assassination of a top Taliban leader exposes deep vulnerabilities in AIG’s control.
![Pakistan’s Supreme Court allows military courts to announce verdicts in May 9 riots cases, affecting Imran Khan’s supporters. [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4554397-1738117703.webp "4554397-1738117703")
Pakistan’s Supreme Court allows military courts to announce verdicts in May 9 riots cases, affecting Imran Khan’s supporters.
![Pakistan desires dialogue with Afghanistan to resolve issues, including TTP sanctuaries and regional security concerns. [Image via Dawn]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/130809384c46f10.webp "130809384c46f10")
Pakistan desires dialogue with Afghanistan to resolve issues, including TTP sanctuaries and regional security concerns.
![TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee blames BJP and Congress for disrupting Parliament, amidst ongoing political tensions. [Image via PTI]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/kalyan-2cols.webp "kalyan-2cols")
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee blames BJP and Congress for disrupting Parliament, amidst ongoing political tensions.