--- title: "PM Shehbaz meets Gates Foundation delegation to discuss polio eradication and development cooperation" description: "Most outlets led with the meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Gates Foundation delegation, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to polio eradication. Several also noted broader discussions on health, nutrition, and financial inclusion. The Express Tribune and Business Recorder highlighted the foundation’s role in past efforts, while 24 News HD and Geo News framed the meeting as reaffirming Pakistan’s dedication to eliminating polio. Minute Mirror and Aaj News provided more general overviews, focusing on the meeting and development cooperation without specifying particular topics." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7736-pm-shehbaz-sharif-meets-gates-foundation-delegatio site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM Shehbaz meets Gates Foundation delegation to discuss polio eradication and development cooperation pakistan · updated 11 Sep 2026, 7:19 AM PKT · 10–11 Sep 2026 · 9 articles from 9 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Gates Foundation delegation, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to polio eradication. Several also noted broader discussions on health, nutrition, and financial inclusion. The Express Tribune and Business Recorder highlighted the foundation’s role in past efforts, while 24 News HD and Geo News framed the meeting as reaffirming Pakistan’s dedication to eliminating polio. Minute Mirror and Aaj News provided more general overviews, focusing on the meeting and development cooperation without specifying particular topics. ## Same story from 9 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **The Nation** — [Pakistan committed to eradication of polio, says PM](https://www.nation.com.pk/11-Sep-2026/pakistan-committed-eradication-polio-says-pm) · 11 Sep 2026, 7:19 AM PKT > Islamabad - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Thursday that Pakistan is committed to achieving the shared goal of completely eradicating polio. - **Pakistan Today** — [PM Shehbaz vows to eliminate polio, expand digital payments](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/11/pm-shehbaz-vows-to-eliminate-polio-expand-digital-payments) · 11 Sep 2026, 12:35 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > The premier made the remarks during a meeting with a Gates Foundation delegation in Islamabad comprising Kalpana Kochhar and Anita Zaidi. - **Geo News** — [Pakistan committed to complete eradication of polio: PM Shehbaz](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681530-pakistan-committed-to-complete-eradication-of-polio-pm-shehbaz) · 10 Sep 2026, 9:09 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Gates Foundation delegation meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on September 10. — X/@PakPMOGates Foundation delegation meets PM Shehbaz Sharif. Premier lauds Gates Foundation's role in eradicating polio.Cashless economy key to govt’s transformation... - **Business Recorder** — [PM Shehbaz, Gates Foundation delegation discuss polio eradication, key reforms](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438879/pm-shehbaz-gates-foundation-delegation-discuss-polio-eradication-key-reforms) · 10 Sep 2026, 8:20 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > A delegation of the Gates Foundation called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, where the two sides discussed cooperation in key development sectors, including polio eradication, health, nutrition and financial inclusion. The delegation included Gates Foundation representatives Kalpana Kochhar and Anita Zaidi. The prime minister appreciated the Gates Foundation’s continued support an... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to eradicate polio in meeting with Gates Foundation delegation](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-shehbaz-reaffirms-commitment-to-eradicate-polio-in-meeting-with-gates-foundation-delegation/) · 10 Sep 2026, 7:55 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan was firmly committed to completely eradicating polio, as he met with a delegation from the Gates Foundation. The delegation, which called on the prime minister, included Gates Foundation representatives Kalpana Kochhar and Anita Zaidi, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said. The prime... - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan committed to complete eradication of polio: PM tells Gates Foundation](https://www.24newshd.tv/10-Sep-2026/pakistan-committed-complete-eradication-polio-pm-tells-gates-foundation) · 10 Sep 2026, 7:45 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is committed to achieving the shared goal of completely eradicating polio. - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Gates Foundation delegatio...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-sharif-meets-gates-foundation-delegation-agrees-to-expand-cooperation-627939/) · 10 Sep 2026, 7:26 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a delegation from the Gates Foundation in Islamabad with discussions focusing on Pakistan’s development challenges and ways to further strengthen cooperation in several key areas including polio eradication, healthcare, nutrition and digital payments. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Gates Foundation delegation meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz in Islamabad](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471747/gates-foundation-delegation-meets-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-in-islamabad) · 10 Sep 2026, 7:10 PM PKT · 50% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with a delegation from the Gates Foundation in Islamabad, according to a statement. The delegation included Gates Foundation representatives Kalpana Kochhar and Anita Zaidi. The prime minister appreciated the Gates Foundation’s continued support and partnership during Pakistan’s development challenges, saying Pakistan was committed to achie... - **The Express Tribune** — [PM Shehbaz stresses digital payments, polio eradication in meeting with Gates Foundation team](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628566/pm-shehbaz-stresses-digital-payments-polio-eradication-in-meeting-with-gates-foundation-team) · 10 Sep 2026, 3:28 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Hails foundation for its role in polio eradication, health, nutrition and financial inclusion ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [PM meets Bill Gates, reiterates commitment to polio eradication](https://harzaviya.com/stories/10117-pm-shehbaz-meets-bill-gates-vows-polio-free-pakistan) · 24 Sep 2026 · 13 outlets · 2 developments · 94% related - [Gates Foundation delegation meets with Pakistani officials to expand cooperation](https://harzaviya.com/stories/7672-pakistan-gates-foundation-agree-to-deepen-cooperation-in-key) · 11 Sep 2026 · 5 outlets · 78% related - [Ayesha Raza Calls for Global Support in Polio Eradication Efforts](https://harzaviya.com/stories/14721-pakistan-seeks-sustained-international-support-for-polio) · 16 Oct 2026 · 2 outlets · 77% related - [Pakistan reports significant reduction in polio cases](https://harzaviya.com/stories/16363-pm-s-aide-vows-full-polio-eradication-as-this-year-s-tally) · 25 Oct 2026 · 2 outlets · 73% related - [First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari reaffirms commitment to polio-free Pakistan on World Polio Day](https://harzaviya.com/stories/16195-first-lady-urges-collective-efforts-for-polio-free-pakistan) · 24 Oct 2026 · 3 outlets · 71% related 9 articles from 9 outlets, 10–11 Sep 2026. 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