Balochistan chief minister Sarfaraz Bugti announced that a civil award would be conferred on a man who came to the assistance of a female doctor at Quetta’s Civil Hospital after an acid attack on her.
In a post on X, CM Bugti said Abdul Razzaq Tarakai, who is also an employee at the Civil Hospital, “displayed extraordinary courage, humanity, and dedication” by coming to Dr Mahnoor’s help and would be given a civil award.
Commending his efforts, the chief minister said, “Such brave and valiant individuals are the assets of our society and set an example of serving humanity even in the most difficult circumstances”.
Eariler, First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the horrific acid attack on Dr Mahnoor Nasir at Civil Hospital Quetta.
Expressing her deep shock and sorrow over the incident, the First Lady stressed that violence against women has no place in our society and must be dealt with using the full force of the law. The relevant authorities must ensure that such incidents are curbed in future.
The First Lady prayed for the quick recovery of Dr. Mahnoor and Abdul Razaq Tarakai, the brave ward boy who was injured while defending the doctor during the attack. She called upon the local administration and medical authorities to provide the best possible medical treatment and specialised care to both the doctor and the brave ward boy.
Lauding the extraordinary valiance of the ward boy, the First Lady requested the President of Pakistan to confer a high civil award upon Abdul Razaq Tarakai in recognition of his selfless gallantry. She remarked that his timely and courageous intervention not only saved a precious life but also stands as an inspiring example of humanity for the entire nation.
Meanwhile, Dr Mahnoor Nasir, who was injured in an acid attack in Quetta, is said to be out of danger. Dr Mahnoor Nasir was shifted to Karachi in air ambulance from Quetta after the attack and she is currently under treatment at the private medical facility in the metropolis.
Hospital sources said the doctor sustained burns from acid exposure affecting approximately 13 per cent of her body. The areas around both eyes were impacted; however, her eyesight remains intact.
Upon arrival at the hospital, Dr Mahnoor underwent an initial medical assessment and a series of diagnostic tests. Specialists in plastic surgery and ophthalmology have completed detailed examinations. Burn injuries have been identified on her face, abdomen and right hand.
According to hospital officials, the patient has been transferred to a specialised care unit and will undergo a further comprehensive assessment after 24 hours. Sources described her condition as satisfactory, adding that she has shown signs of improvement and that doctors are optimistic about her recovery.
Medical experts have declared Dr Mahnoor to be out of immediate danger, with all vital organs functioning normally and her overall condition stable. Specialists noted that the corneas of both eyes suffered only minor effects from the acid exposure and that her vision remains fully preserved.
The hospital said treatment would continue under the close supervision of eye specialists, while teams from plastic surgery and other medical disciplines remain actively involved in her care. Officials added that the Government of Balochistan is closely monitoring her treatment and recovery.