--- title: "PM meets Bill Gates, reiterates commitment to polio eradication" description: "Most outlets led with the Prime Minister’s reaffirmation of Pakistan’s commitment to eradicating polio, highlighting the meeting with Bill Gates on the sidelines of an event in New York. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts emphasizing the government’s “unwavering commitment” and the context of the meeting." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10117-pm-shehbaz-meets-bill-gates-vows-polio-free-pakistan site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM meets Bill Gates, reiterates commitment to polio eradication pakistan · updated 24 Sep 2026, 5:41 AM PKT · 23–24 Sep 2026 · 17 articles from 13 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Sep 2026 — PM meets Bill Gates, reiterates commitment to polio eradication (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the Prime Minister’s reaffirmation of Pakistan’s commitment to eradicating polio, highlighting the meeting with Bill Gates on the sidelines of an event in New York. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts emphasizing the government’s “unwavering commitment” and the context of the meeting. - **Business Recorder** — [PM reiterates his commitment to a polio-free Pakistan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440950/pm-reiterates-his-commitment-to-a-polio-free-pakistan) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:41 AM PKT > NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Chair of the Gates Foundation Bill Gates wherein he reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to ensure complete eradication of polio from the country. During the meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly here, the Prime Minister thanked the Gates Foundation for its longstanding assis... - **Daily Times** — [PM vows to ensure polio eradication in meeting with Bill Gates](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557512/pm-vows-to-ensure-polio-eradication-in-meeting-with-bill-gates/) · 24 Sep 2026, 4:45 AM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to ensure complete eradication of polio from the country. He was talking to Chair of the Gates Foundation Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 2026) in New York. The Prime Minister appreciated the Foundation’s engagement with […] ### 23 Sep 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif and Bill Gates discuss polio eradication and cooperation in agriculture and technology (13 outlets) > Most outlets led with the commitment to eradicate polio, framing the meeting as a reaffirmation of Pakistan’s efforts in the vaccine program. Several also highlighted the discussion of expanded cooperation in agriculture, including improved seeds, livestock genetics, and agri-tech, as well as digital innovation and artificial intelligence. While most coverage emphasized both polio and cooperation in multiple sectors, some outlets, such as the Express Tribune and Profit, gave more detailed mention to the agricultural and technological collaboration. Others, like the Associated Press of Pakistan and Abb Takk News, focused more narrowly on the polio eradication aspect. - **Abb Takk News** — [PM vows to complete Polio eradication, strengthen global partnerships](https://abbtakk.tv/pm-vows-to-complete-polio-eradication-strengthen-global-partnerships/) · 23 Sep 2026, 7:19 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: In a meeting during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong dedication to eliminating polio entirely from the country. He highlighted the government’s resolve to intensify efforts and ensure the disease is eradicated once and for all. Prime Minister Shehbaz... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 2026) Session](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/prime-minister-muhammad-shehbaz-sharif-meets-bill-gates-chair-of-the-gates-foundation-on-the-sidelines-of-the-81st-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly-unga-2026-session/) · 23 Sep 2026, 6:23 PM PKT · 52% identical wording to the newest filing - **Daily Times** — [PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates discuss agri-tech, AI cooperation](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557217/pm-shehbaz-bill-gates-discuss-agri-tech-ai-cooperation/) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:38 PM PKT · 52% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bill Gates discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture, artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Their meeting also covered public health, nutrition, immunisation and financial inclusion. The talks took place alongside the 81st United Nations General Assembly session in 2026. The Prime Minister’s Office said the two met on Wednesday during the UNGA […] - **ProPakistani** — [Bill Gates Has Big Plans for Pakistan Agriculture](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/23/bill-gates-has-big-plans-for-pakistan-agriculture/) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:00 PM PKT · 50% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates discussed expanding cooperation in public health, agriculture, digital innovation and… Read More - **Profit** — [Pakistan, Gates Foundation to explore collaboration on improved seeds, livestock genetics and agri-tech](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/23/pakistan-gates-foundation-to-explore-collaboration-on-improved-seeds-livestock-genetics-and-agri-tech) · 23 Sep 2026, 1:57 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz Sharif and Bill Gates discuss cooperation on improved seeds, livestock genetics and emerging technologies; reaffirm commitment to polio eradication - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates explore New Cooperation in Agriculture, AI and Digital Innovation](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/23-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-bill-gates-explore-new-cooperation-in-agriculture-ai-and-digital-innovation) · 23 Sep 2026, 12:53 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW YORK – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Gates Foundation Chairman Bill Gates agreed to explore wider cooperation between Pakistan and the Gates Foundation, with polio eradication, agricultural technology, digital innovation and artificial intelligence emerging as key areas of discussion. The high-level meeting took place in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of […] - **ARY News (English)** — [PM Sharif vows to ensure complete eradication of polio from Pakistan](https://arynews.tv/shehbaz-sharif-meets-bill-gates-in-ny-vows-polio-eradication) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:43 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan is committed to eradicating polio, as discussed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bill Gates at UNGA 2026... - **Business Recorder** — [PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates eye collaboration in agri-tech, AI](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440821/pm-shehbaz-bill-gates-eye-collaboration-in-agri-tech-ai) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:17 AM PKT · 54% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates discussed expanding cooperation in public health, agriculture, digital innovation and artificial intelligence. The development came during PM Shehbaz’s meeting with Bill Gates on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 2026), the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement on Wednesd... - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz meets Gates Foundation Chairman Bill Ga...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/shehbaz-meets-bill-gates-in-new-york-634102/) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:16 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Bill Gates in New York to discuss polio eradication, healthcare, agriculture, AI, digital innovation.... - **BOL News** — [Shehbaz meets Bill Gates, reaffirms push to eradicate polio](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/shehbaz-meets-bill-gates-reaffirms-push-to-eradicate-polio) · 23 Sep 2026, 10:38 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates discussed Pakistan’s push to eradicate polio and expand cooperation in health, agriculture and technology during a meeting Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. - **24 News HD** — [PM Shehbaz meets Bill Gates; vows polio-free Pakistan](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-meets-bill-gates-vows-polio-free-pakistan) · 23 Sep 2026, 10:26 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met the Chair of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates wherein he reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to ensure complete eradication of polio from the country, reported 24NewsHD TV channel During the meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General. - **The Nation** — [PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication, expanded cooperation](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-bill-gates-discuss-polio-eradication-expanded-cooperation) · 23 Sep 2026, 10:25 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to completely eradicate polio from the country. - **The Express Tribune** — [PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates discuss efforts to eradicate polio in Pakistan](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630942/pm-shehbaz-bill-gates-discuss-efforts-to-eradicate-polio-in-pakistan) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:25 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Two sides agree to cooperate in developing improved seeds, livestock genetics, emerging agricultural technologies ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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