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Express Tribune
03-07-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
PM reaffirms Pakistan's pledge to eliminate polio
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed on Thursday Pakistan's commitment to eradicating polio, urging accelerated efforts and stronger coordination among national, regional and international partners. Chairing a meeting of the Anti-Polio Task Force in Islamabad, the prime minister said the government remains determined to protect every child in the country from the disease. 'We are committed to protect every child in Pakistan from this crippling disease and achieve a polio-free Pakistan,' he said. Shehbaz stressed the need for complete dedication to ensure that all children across Pakistan receive multiple doses of the polio vaccine. He also highlighted the importance of addressing both human transmission and the environmental presence of the virus. Acknowledging the progress made so far, the prime minister praised the dedication of frontline health workers, the contributions of provincial and regional governments and the role of law enforcement agencies in supporting the anti-polio campaign. Read: PM takes notice of G-B polio case He expressed particular gratitude to Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman for his support of Pakistan's polio eradication efforts. He also commended the vital contributions of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and its Global Development Program, led by Dr Christopher Elias, along with the continued engagement of the World Health Organization, UNICEF, Rotary International, and KS Relief. The meeting was informed that district-specific polio campaigns have been designed for southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to address localised challenges more effectively. In addition to targeting new polio cases among children, these campaigns also aim to eliminate the virus from the environment. The Islamabad meeting was attended by senior government officials and global health leaders, Chief Secretaries from all four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad also took part in the session. Shehbaz reiterated that the safety of polio workers is a top priority, and directed all stakeholders to intensify their collective efforts to eliminate the disease completely. He concluded by stating that with firm political will and international cooperation, the goal of a polio-free Pakistan is within reach. Earlier, a polio case in North Waziristan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa was reported, where a 19-month-old boy tested positive, bringing the country's total to 14 cases in 2025. The case, confirmed by the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad, is the eighth reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with others recorded in Sindh (4), Punjab (1), and Gilgit-Baltistan (1). Pakistan saw its highest spike in the past decade in 2019, with 147 cases nationwide, before cases dropped sharply in 2021. However, a resurgence in 2024, particularly in Sindh and Balochistan, reinforced the call for continuous, targeted anti-polio strategies.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Things had happened outside the marriage that ...: Melinda French Gates on what led her to divorce Bill Gates
Microsoft founder Bill Gates ex-wife Melinda French Gates has revealed her that her decision to divorce Bill Gates stemmed from 'things that happened outside their marriage'. The divorce, which was finalised in 2021, followed the surfacing of certain information that impacted the couple's relationship. In a recent interview Melinda French Gates stated that she 'kept pushing away' until it became impossible to ignore. Melinda Gates on divorce with Bill Gates: I kept ignoring it Speaking on the How to Fail podcast with Elizabeth Day, Melinda Gates said that she initially ignored and suppressed her inner warnings about her marriage. ''At some point I had to turn towards it, and I just knew it—and I knew it in my soul,' she said. Married for 27 years, Bill and Melinda French Gates also co-founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation . French Gates also added that the decision to divorce Bill Gates was not taken lightly, citing that they shared a family and philanthropic responsibilities. 'It wasn't just two of us involved—it was five of us,' she said, referencing their three children. While Melinda Gates did not talked about the outside factors which pushed her to take the decision, but in the past she has revealed the discomfort she felt with Bill Gates' meetings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling him 'abhorrent' and 'evil personified.' Bill has previously admitted that associating with Epstein was a mistake. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Following the divorce, both Bill and Melinda Gates have continued their philanthropic efforts, though they are no longer working together as a couple. Bill Gates has publicly expressed regret about the divorce, acknowledging his role in the dissolution of their marriage. Melinda is now in a relationship with entrepreneur Philip Vaughn, while Bill Gates is dating Paula Hurd, widow of Oracle CEO Mark Hurd. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Four Indians conferred 2025 Gates Cambridge scholarships
Four Indian students make up the 95, this year, who have been conferred the Gates Cambridge Scholarships this year -- a prestigious award that offers students a fully-paid opportunity to pursue post-graduate research at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Two-thirds of these fellowships are offered to those pursuing a doctorate. In the 25th year since the awards were instituted, the Indian scholars selected include Ishan Bhadoo, who is currently pursuing the Mathematical Tripos (MASt) at Cambridge and will soon begin a PhD in mathematics; Snigdha Gupta, who will be pursuing Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Yashika Gupta who will be pursuing an MPhil in the Ethics of AI, Data and Algorithms and, Adhib Hussain Syed, who is to pursue doctoral studies in Architecture. There are approximately 250 Scholars from 50 countries studying in Cambridge at any one time who pursue the full range of subjects available at the University and are spread across its departments and Colleges, as well as forming their own distinctive community. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge. The first class of scholars came into residence in October 2001. Since then, the Trust has awarded over 2,000 scholarships to scholars from more than 100 countries, said a statement from the University.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Why Bill Gates accused Elon Musk of "killing world's poorest children"
Bill Gates blasts Elon Musk over USAID shutdown plans Ever since world's richest man Elon Musk has joined hand with the Donald Trump administration, he has been facing backlash. More recently, tech billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates criticised Musk for being involved in the killing of some of the world's poorest children. But why so? Speaking in context of Elon Musk's recent cuts to the US Agency for International Development , which is responsible for distributing foreign aid in the world, Gates said that by doing so Musk is risking a resurgence of many deadly diseases like measles, HIV and polio. "The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one... I'd love for him to go in and meet the children that have now been infected with HIV because he cut that money," Gates told the Financial Times in an interview. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases Gates also warned of a stark reversal to decades of progress in reducing mortality over the next four to six years due to the funding cuts by governments worldwide, in an interview with Reuters. "The number of deaths will start going up for the first time ... it's going to be millions more deaths because of the resources," Gates told Reuters. On the contrary, Gates announced that he will be donating 99% of his wealth in the next 20 years, and that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will cease its operations by 2045. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cinnamon: The Hidden Blood Sugar Enemy? Try This Tonight! Cinnamon Help Learn More Undo Talking about his decision, he wrote in his blog post, "People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I am determined that 'he died rich' will not be one of them... There are too many urgent problems to solve for me to hold onto resources that could be used to help people. That is why I have decided to give my money back to society much faster than I had originally planned." For the unversed, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, established in 2000, is one of the world's largest private philanthropic organizations. Founded by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his then-wife Melinda French Gates, the foundation focuses on global health, education, and poverty alleviation. It has committed billions of dollars to initiatives like eradicating polio, improving public health systems, supporting education reform, and expanding access to clean water and sanitation. The foundation works in partnership with governments and organizations worldwide to address systemic challenges. Known for its data-driven approach, it plays a pivotal role in tackling some of the world's most pressing problems. Gates and Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, once agreed over the role of the wealthy in giving away money to help others, but have since clashed several times. Asked if he had appealed to Musk recently to change course, Gates said it was now up to Congress to decide on the future for U.S. aid spending. How much wealth will Bill Gates' children inherit Bill Gates has three children with his former wife Melinda French Gates. The Gates kids-Jennifer Gates Nassar, Rory Gates, and Phoebe Gates- have all carved a niched for themselves in different fields, away from the shadows of their famous parents. However, Bill Gates has been quite vocal that his children won't inherit a majority of his wealth. "Well, I think everybody gets to decide on that. In my case, my kids got a great upbringing, education, but less than 1% of the total wealth because I decided it wouldn't be a favour to them. It's not a dynasty. I'm not asking them to run Microsoft. I want to give them a chance to have their own earnings and success, be significant and not overshadowed by the incredible luck and good fortune I had," Gates told Raj Shamani in an interview. Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
India.com
09-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bill Gates To Donate 99 Per Cent of His Wealth Over Next 20 Years — What Will His Children Inherit? Check His Net Worth
photoDetails english 2898331 Bill Gates Net Worth In May 2025: Tech Billionaire And Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' pledge to donate his remaining wealth is one of the most significant philanthropic contributions ever made by an industrialist, surpassing even the historic donations of American titans like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world's largest charitable organizations, was established by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates in 2000. It initially began by collaborating with companies to drive down the cost of medical treatments so that low- and middle-income countries could afford them. Updated:May 09, 2025, 12:35 PM IST Bill Gates to Donate 99% of His Wealth 1 / 8 Tech billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pledged to donate 99% of his $168 billion fortune to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 20 years. Bill Gates Foundation to Shut Down by 2045 2 / 8 Bill Gates revealed that the Gates Foundation—globally known for its work in health, education, and poverty alleviation—will wind up operations by 2045. Fifth Richest Man Plans $200 Billion Impact 3 / 8 According to Bloomberg, Gates is the world's fifth richest person. The Foundation will spend an extra $200 billion over two decades to maximize its impact. His Personal Motivation: 'I Won't Die Rich' 4 / 8 In a blog post, Gates wrote, 'People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but 'he died rich' will not be one of them.' Minimal Inheritance For His Children 5 / 8 Bill Gates has consistently said his three children—Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe—will inherit less than 1% of his wealth, believing it's better for their growth and independence. Bill Gates' 27-Year Marriage That Ended in 2021 6 / 8 Bill Gates was married to Melinda French Gates for 27 years. Their 2021 divorce surprised many, but they continue co-chairing their foundation. 'Not a Favour to Them,' Gates Tells Raj Shamani 7 / 8 In a recent chat with Raj Shamani, Gates explained that giving most of his wealth to his kids wouldn't be doing them a favour—highlighting the value of self-earned success. Bill Gates Net Worth As Of May 2025: 8 / 8 Over the years, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has truly lived up to the 'Bill' in 'Billionaire.' As of May 2025, Forbes estimates his net worth at US$113 billion, ranking him as the thirteenth-richest person in the world. (Image Credit: @Bill Gates/ Insta)
