Islamabad becomes first city with 50% fully vaccinated population

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Sunday said Islamabad had become the first city in Pakistan to have at least 50% of its eligible population (15 years & older) fully vaccinated against COVID.

In a tweet, Asad Umar who is also head of National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said 71% of Islamabad eligible population has received at least one dose.

Islamabad has become the first city in Pakistan to have at least 50% of its eligible population (15 years & older) fully vaccinated. 71% of Islamabad eligible population has recieved atleast 1 dose. Need to see an acceleration of second dose in other cities

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) September 12, 2021

He also stressed the need to accelerate process of vaccination in other cities.