The report by IPI details two recent polio-related incidents in Pakistan, highlighting the geo-strategic importance of Zhob, Balochistan, and Khyber Agency, FATA. In Zhob, a polio team was attacked, resulting in casualties and missing workers. In Khyber Agency, a polio team was fired upon, killing the driver. The report discusses the broader context of militant activities and security challenges in these regions, including the impact of military operations and the targeting of security forces accompanying polio teams. It also mentions other recent attacks on polio teams in Karachi and Quetta, emphasizing that the uniformed personnel are often the primary targets.
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