Islamabad: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on his first-ever visit to the country, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said Thursday. Earlier, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan confirmed Gates’ arrival to Pakistan for a one-day trip, reports Geo News. Dr Sultan said the philanthropist will meet Prime Minister Imran Khan, President Arif Alvi and provincial health department officials on the occasion. He said the tech billionaire, who is also the co-chairman of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a major contributor in worldwide polio eradication, will attend a review on Pakistan’s efforts to wipe the virus from the country. The SAPM said Gates would visit the National Command and Operation Centre and Ehsaas Programme headquarters on the sidelines of the one-day visit. Citing sources, Geo News reported that Gates would also visit the Covid-19 treatment facility in Chak Shahzad before he leaves Pakistan the same evening. UNI MYK SY 1442
