Khan wins Bill Gates kudos for anti-polio efforts
PESHAWAR: Prominent philanthropist and Microsoft cofounder, Bill Gates, has appreciated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s efforts for eradication of polio in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and tribal areas of Pakistan, Media reported Wednesday.
“I’m encouraged by your personal commitment to eliminate this disease in Pakistan. Your strong leadership comes at a critical time in our global efforts,” said Gates in a letter to PTI chief.
“Your direct engagement and your leadership are essential to ensuring a polio-free future for all of the children of KP, FATA and Pakistan and your work will have global reach and recognition,” writes Gates who is chief of his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the main contributors for polio eradication initiative in Pakistan.Media
