Wasim Akram appointed ambassador for polio eradication.

ISLAMABAD -- Legendary cricketer Wasim Akram has been appointed the ambassador for polio eradication in Pakistan. As per details, a ceremony was organized on the World Polio Day in the federal capital where the veteran player undertook the helm of the post. On the occasion, Akram stressed that it is the right of every child to stay protected from the poliovirus. He also appealed all Pakistani to join the mission of defeating the crippling disease from the country. It is pertinent to mention that Babar Atta had stepped down on Oct 18 from the post of Polio Adviser to the United Nations and Polio...

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