Overview

• Rawalpindi officials report 148,456 girls vaccinated in the first six days of a 13‑day campaign, reaching about 75% of the daily target.
• Authorities logged 34,575 missed girls to date, including 21,744 refusals, 11,247 not available and 1,584 who were sick.
• No adverse events following immunization have been reported in Rawalpindi, with officials noting added safety protocols for the vaccine’s reported intravenous administration.
• In Sindh, seven‑day data show 57% provincial coverage, but Karachi records only 33% overall, with Keamari district at 12% and West at 65%.
• Sindh’s drive runs September 15–27 for girls aged 9–14, and health teams are expanding school counseling as officials warn that online rumors have depressed uptake in Karachi.