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Hockey legend refuses offer to undergo heart transplant in Pakistan, insists on going to India

Zeeshan Ahmed Published April 30, 2018
Former field hockey goalkeeper Mansoor Ahmed being treated at a hospital in Karachi, following complications stemming from a pacemaker and stents implanted in his heart. — AFP/File
Former field hockey goalkeeper Mansoor Ahmed being treated at a hospital in Karachi, following complications stemming from a pacemaker and stents implanted in his heart. — AFP/File
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World Cup-winning field hockey goalkeeper Mansoor Ahmed on Monday refused the offer of having his heart transplant conducted in Pakistan.

"Pakistan does not have enough facilities, I want the transplant to be conducted in India," Ahmed said.

Ahmed was reportedly being offered a mechanical heart transplantation which, had he accepted, would have been the first time the procedure was to be conducted in Pakistan.

However, the hockey legend prefers more conventional and proven procedures, for which he believes undergoing a transplant in India would be his best bet.

The ailing sports star had reached out to India last week and asked for help in securing a heart transplant — despite years of breaking the eastern neighbours' "hearts on the field".

The 49-year-old has been suffering for weeks from complications stemming from a pacemaker and stents implanted in his heart.

Ahmed has been a sporting icon in Pakistan since helping the country win the 1994 World Cup in Sydney with his penalty stroke save against the Netherlands in the final.

“I may have broken a lot of Indian hearts on the field of play by beating India in the Indira Gandhi Cup [1989] and in other events but that was sport,” Ahmed had told AFP in a recent interview.

“Now I need a heart transplant in India and for that I need support from the Indian government.”

Ahmed — who played 338 international matches, participated in three Olympics and various other high-profile events in a career spanning from 1986 to 2000 — said the visa could be a lifesaver.

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Swetha
Apr 30, 2018 06:00pm
I hope Sushmaji responds to this news and give him visa.
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KUL DEE
Apr 30, 2018 06:04pm
I sincerely urge the Indian government to issue medical visa at the earliest and financial issues can also be taken care of through crowd funding we may be sworn enemies but we can fight on another day this person is in direct need of medical care and should get it at the earliest .
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Bharti
Apr 30, 2018 06:15pm
Tweet this matter to Sushma Swaraj. She is highly responsive to such issues.
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Noor
Apr 30, 2018 06:17pm
He's every right to do so, life is precious thing
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Vikram chavan
Apr 30, 2018 06:27pm
Give him visa .. I would request everyone to tweet to sushmaji..
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Mehak
Apr 30, 2018 06:28pm
Listen to your heart!.... No power can stop a determined heart...
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Hasan ali
Apr 30, 2018 06:29pm
I request Indian government to help him.
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SATT
Apr 30, 2018 06:37pm
I think his request is already been accepted.
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Shaukat Natalkar
Apr 30, 2018 06:39pm
He has been already offered free medical treatment. Only hurdle is the urgency and he has to wait for the donner for his number to come....there are others in the queue. Hockey Association is already in touch with the authorities for his visa clearance. Our prayers to Almighty !!
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M. Emad
Apr 30, 2018 06:41pm
Pakistani World Cup-winning hockey legend Mansoor Ahmed should undergo heart transplant in Pakistan and must not insists on going to India !
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Imtiaz Ali Khan
Apr 30, 2018 06:51pm
Get well soon Ahmed. WOW! So many Indian outright in support of Hockey world champion goal keeper to get treatment in India and praying for him. IndoPak Blood Brothers 4 Life!
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Bharat
Apr 30, 2018 06:55pm
Full assistance should be provided to this gentleman. Wish him quick recovery.
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RAJA RAMAN
Apr 30, 2018 07:03pm
Indian Govt should quickly issue visa. Common people across this region should get the best medical treatment. Pilgrimage, Medical treatment should be hassle free and quick.
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shafiq chughtai
Apr 30, 2018 07:04pm
His right should be respected.
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Lost name
Apr 30, 2018 07:04pm
@M. Emad It is his life and he should decide what is good for him. Rest is all up to the all mighty. We should pray he gets well soon.
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Kamal
Apr 30, 2018 07:12pm
He has pacemaker which means his heart is weak and can not function without support of pacemaker. He has stent which means there is blockage because of cholestrol.His situation is pecarious and he will not be able to continue in this situation for long. Something needs to be done urgently.
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Kamal
Apr 30, 2018 07:12pm
He has pacemaker which means his heart is weak and can not function without support of pacemaker. He has stent which means there is blockage because of cholestrol.His situation is pecarious and he will not be able to continue in this situation for long. Something needs to be done urgently.
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Ram
Apr 30, 2018 07:19pm
We respect those who do their duty for the country even if he is from another country. We wholeheartedly wish him recovery.
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Rajesh
Apr 30, 2018 07:22pm
Most welcome... With all our love.
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Prasanna Kumar
Apr 30, 2018 07:23pm
Get Well Soon brother
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Nela Nambeesan
Apr 30, 2018 07:30pm
You are welcome to India dear Ahmed. I'm as an Indian is praying for you. Humanity knows no border. Get well soon.
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AXN
Apr 30, 2018 07:32pm
@Imtiaz Ali Khan thanks love you brother
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Nela Nambeesan
Apr 30, 2018 07:34pm
I have tweeted to Sushmaji as this needs attention fast. Leave the politics for some other day.
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Gypsy
Apr 30, 2018 07:52pm
Govt of Pakistan must send him to a place like UK or Singapore that has in reality good medical facilities.
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Wellwisher
Apr 30, 2018 07:52pm
Welcome, all facility must be provided in India
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treasuretrove
Apr 30, 2018 07:56pm
@Bharti you should!
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HWH
Apr 30, 2018 07:57pm
Madam Sushmaji, being Indian we request you to please help him. We are proud of you for helping all the needy people, specially the Pakistanis. Please help him.
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treasuretrove
Apr 30, 2018 07:58pm
@Kamal i don' t know who this is...never heard of him.
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Ash2000
Apr 30, 2018 08:07pm
India will have no issue is issuing him visa but how to arrange heart transplant. He has to find a donor and it is not easy.
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Baba
Apr 30, 2018 08:35pm
@Gypsy In Asia, India is the pioneer for this and way ahead of Singapore and UK combined together in number of transplants done and success ratio.
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Abid
Apr 30, 2018 08:36pm
Till the time our leaders keep getting medically treated abroad...common man will continue to rot in this country.
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Shyam
Apr 30, 2018 08:37pm
I wish him a speedy recovery. He is one of the best player of our society of south Asia. Thanks to India for good doctors!
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South Indies
Apr 30, 2018 08:38pm
Even though it has to do with his heart, this is a no brainer. They should give him a visa and let him be treated where he wants to be treated.
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Mitra
Apr 30, 2018 08:59pm
India welcomes you, sirji!
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Shiva
Apr 30, 2018 09:06pm
Prayers from India, brother. Sushma ji must approve his Visa.
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VENKAT
Apr 30, 2018 09:08pm
Welcome,champ!
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Faisal
Apr 30, 2018 09:09pm
I agree India is better choice
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MA
Apr 30, 2018 09:27pm
He must be helped as he wish.
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Vicky
Apr 30, 2018 09:32pm
@M. Emad What problem you have? He is more comfortable in India.
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Imtiaz Ali Khan
Apr 30, 2018 09:37pm
@Nela Nambeesan Such beautiful words just makes me teary. Thank you. May Almighty give you all the life's blessings, good health and happiness. Really touching words, you have put humanity above everything thus your heart is pure with love. As a Pakistani I like to thank you for your thoughtful words and love for humanity. You are healer and people like you make me continue my mission of bring two hearts IndoPak together by invoking love and telling the truth of our brotherhood in these forums of IndoPak. Sending you lots of love, prayers and goodwill from Sindhu Dharti, Pakistan.
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Feroz
Apr 30, 2018 09:39pm
He has already been offered a Heart as well as free treatment in Chennai thanks to the efforts of former India captain Bhaskaran, so he has nothing to worry. Now he only needs to apply for his visa and get moving.
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CountryFirst
Apr 30, 2018 09:41pm
Nice to see such outpouring of support from Indian readers! Your sentiments and well-wishes are much appreciated!!!!!
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Hindustani
Apr 30, 2018 09:42pm
Ahmed needs to be helped by our generous nation, but the cost needs to be met by Pakistanis not Indian tax payers.We have enough of our poor who need help from the Indian state.Wish Ahmed well.
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Bitter Truth
Apr 30, 2018 09:44pm
Problem is not about Visa but about spare heart.Acc to Indian protocol any organ can be donated to foreign national only if no Indian is in line.Hence Pakistan should arrange heart and Indian doctors can do the transplant.
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UTTAMCHAND JAIN
Apr 30, 2018 09:49pm
India should, I believe, it will, help the patient.
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Masood
Apr 30, 2018 09:49pm
@Ash2000 : There is a solution. He should find a donor in Pakistan too and take the donated heart to India in the proper cold storage box and get it transplanted by the Indian surgeon. He stands a better chance like this, but the traveling formalities should be complete.
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Adnan Qamar
Apr 30, 2018 09:50pm
I am a Pakistani but Sushma Swaraj has a heart of gold when it comes to humanitarian issues like these. Good people and good causes deserve acknowledgment and applause.
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Sri Ram
Apr 30, 2018 09:51pm
I hope world renowned Indian Heart Doctors like Dr. Trehan, Dr. Debi Shetty etc who are more well known for their compassion & philanthropy are aware of this news & hopefully come to this man rescue & giving him second chance to live.
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Sunal
Apr 30, 2018 09:52pm
India should keep its enemity besides n gv medical visa to all necessary patients. We should keep our dispute to the borders nt in hospitals
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Observer-India
Apr 30, 2018 09:52pm
Indian FM Shusma Swaraj should immediately issue a visa to this hockey vizard and at the same time Pakistan should also look for a donor in Pakistan who’s heart can be arranged to be transplanted specially a brain dead person. It is a risky operation and India should not be blamed for any unfortunate happening to the patient.
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Srini
Apr 30, 2018 09:57pm
Indians are true sportsmen. India will provide him treatment.
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Rkk
Apr 30, 2018 09:58pm
He is 100 % right. India has very good facilities today and they are operating hearts of month old kids also ! It may sound exaggeration to people elsewhere.
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Raj Patel
Apr 30, 2018 10:03pm
did he applied for visa ???
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Jasbeer
Apr 30, 2018 10:11pm
Since Visa is getting delayed why not apply else where like Singapore or Dubai or UK? What's the point in insisting on India?
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Sanjay Sen
Apr 30, 2018 10:12pm
You will get your visa and will recover...best wishes from an Indian
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Sagar
Apr 30, 2018 10:21pm
I do hope he should be issued medical visa by Indian Authority.. But then again your another "heart breaker " Hasan Ali cameo at wagah is something that we hate to the core. Still...you are welcome here.we do have heart .
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anonymouseeee
Apr 30, 2018 10:25pm
Best of luck son. You are the pride of Pakistan.
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Abraham Haque
Apr 30, 2018 10:29pm
@M. Emad why not?
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Sid
Apr 30, 2018 10:33pm
Great to see Indians show compassion - Pakistan should reciprocate.. However it just goes to show the state of the Pakistani health system which no one has confidence in... PMLN should take note. Pakistan doesnt need buses it needs good hospitals
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pathanoo
Apr 30, 2018 10:35pm
I hope that India, the country of my birth, would be compassionate enough to provide medical help. Politics MUST NOT interfere with human decency. I would be ashamed if India turns Mansoor Ahmad down.
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khurram shaikh
Apr 30, 2018 10:50pm
Please Indian government listen to this person and see his trust and confidence in Indian health system and doctors. Give him visa and health facilities, He is former player from Karachi.
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AW
Apr 30, 2018 10:52pm
What a shame ! While our public exchequer is used for medical treatment of our leaders and their families in London and for building monuments in their names like the metro train in Lahore, they feel no obligation to build proper hospitals with expertise to address health issues of the citizens. Metro train cannot save Mansoor Ahmed’s life
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Apr 30, 2018 10:52pm
His wishes must be fulfilled at this crucial juncture in time and history.
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Khany
Apr 30, 2018 11:11pm
India has much better health care system
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ROHIT PANDEY
Apr 30, 2018 11:12pm
I really wish that the Indian government grants him a medical visa. His biological heart has both conduction and vascular issues. A "mechanical heart" ( if I am right) is just a papering procedure which helps the patient to tide over till a transplant is done. Good luck, with your visa, and get well soon!:)
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A
Apr 30, 2018 11:22pm
Help the guy , anyone who can. Doctors have no nationalities, or at least shouldn't have. Saving a life is the first oath
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Freebird
Apr 30, 2018 11:22pm
His request should be processed on urgent basis Nationality don’t matter. Humanity comes first
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Raza
Apr 30, 2018 11:25pm
Visa granted
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From bengaluru
Apr 30, 2018 11:26pm
Getting visa is easier in his case, due to the urgency of his situation. But how can India arrange for a donor with an waiting list already in place? Get well soon Sir. I hope getting or not getting a donor wont result in another controversy between both the countries.
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syed ali
Apr 30, 2018 11:28pm
Some very encouraging comments from our readers from India; relations between the people are real relations. Governments come and go; there is no better bond of relation ship but "Human". One day may be folks from both countries will be able to cross borders as folks in EU countries do.
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Boby
Apr 30, 2018 11:34pm
IHe is in dire need of medical treatment. I will tweet Hon. Indian FM Sushma Swaraj to expedite his visa. Wish him best of health.
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Zak
Apr 30, 2018 11:39pm
The sports body should send him to Germany. People should contribute.
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Vijay
Apr 30, 2018 11:41pm
@M. Emad with all due respect would you be insisting that heart transplant be done in Pakistan only if you your loved ones needed one? Let's keep aside the ego and save s human life.
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Viking Star
Apr 30, 2018 11:50pm
It’s heartening to see so many Indians praying for him. Can we leave military to military, politicians to politicians and ordinary masses to ordinary masses to deal with? I’m talking about both countries.
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Ring
Apr 30, 2018 11:57pm
It should be a gesture of Goodwill on both sides enough of hate-mongering
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DARA KHAN
May 01, 2018 12:17am
That's why we need good relationship with every Neighbors. You never know when we need them, it goes both way.
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Majnu
May 01, 2018 12:20am
Is Pakistan FM making any backchannel contacts with Indian FM so that this process is expedited. Or is this hockey legend left on his own to obtain an Indian Visa?
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Ayush
May 01, 2018 12:21am
Sushmaji, please help him........please tweet everyone...she will help.......
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Vikas
May 01, 2018 12:22am
Indian stand is clear that for medical visas the request has to come from the government of Pakistan. If it does I am very very sure Sushma ji's ministry will immediately issue the visa, without a doubt.
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Indian the true friend of beloved pakistan
May 01, 2018 12:29am
As an Indian I pray for his speed recovery. Hope Indian govt approves his visa without second thought. Timely treatment should be provided at the earliest.
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Anand
May 01, 2018 12:33am
GIVE ... him a visa !
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zia
May 01, 2018 12:39am
Bharat (India) should allow him to be operated in best of hospitals.
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I can be anyone
May 01, 2018 12:49am
@M. Emad Dude, it's his life. Neither you, nor anyone else, can tell him what to do in this regard. If he feels it's better for him to receive treatment in India, then his request should be considered. If he'd been requesting treatment in the UK, USA, Canada, etc, then would you have said the same thing? If yes, you're dumb, and if not, you're biased against India which is honestly pathetic. In any case, may the Almighty give you a better understanding of other people's circumstances.
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S.K. Sharma
May 01, 2018 01:21am
@Imtiaz Ali Khan love and respect your effort to bring the people of India and Pakistan close through your posts
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Manish
May 01, 2018 01:24am
@Gypsy :- That is only meant for Politicians not for common people.
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Ali
May 01, 2018 01:34am
@M. Emad that’s a dumb demand. Playing hockey was his profession. Getting treated is a personal issue. He should go where he finds best care. Think if you had a loved one in similar position, what would you do? Getting medical care is not a matter of national prestige.
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Pravin Shastri
May 01, 2018 01:46am
His visa should not be a problem as India has always considered such requests favourably. However what about a donor ? As you are aware it is difficult to find a heart donor. Finding ones for other organs like eyes or kidneys is relatively easy. Hoping for the best.
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Sameer
May 01, 2018 01:54am
He has earned it. India please assist!
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HnR
May 01, 2018 01:55am
@M. Emad It is his life!!
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Anand
May 01, 2018 02:10am
Dear Ahmed, Our prayers are with you this time of need and do hope you get the treatment at the earliest in India. Humanity surpasses all borders and politics. Get well soon. With love and prayers from India.
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P L Bakhshi
May 01, 2018 02:38am
Mr. Mansoor Ahmad must write to India's external affairs minister, Ms. Sushma Swaraj for facilitating his travel to India in order to get medical help for the ailment he is experiencing. The Hon'ble minister has already helped a number of patients for humanitarian assistance.
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MG
May 01, 2018 04:24am
Why can't our leaders lead by example by undergoing treatment in Pakistan
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Niazi
May 01, 2018 04:44am
sounds like he is got a choice. wishing him the best of his health
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Niazi
May 01, 2018 04:44am
sounds like as if he has got a choice.
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Gurpal
May 01, 2018 04:58am
India should definitely help.
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Azhar M Awan
May 01, 2018 05:08am
Can he go to Tahir heart Insistute Rabwah
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Krish
May 01, 2018 05:21am
@M. Emad u r sick want to take a precious life just for ur ego. A person shud have right to medical treatment wherever he feels good.
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Sachin
May 01, 2018 05:30am
He should be given visa immediately and wishing him the best healthy recovery
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Nick
May 01, 2018 05:31am
Reach out to Sushma. Best way is to tweet to her. I will tweet to her as well. She is florence nightingale of India
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Ashok
May 01, 2018 06:01am
If he feels India is the best bet he should go to India. I would do the same. If I feel Pakistan has better facility fo treating something I will go to Pakistan. It is his life - nobody has any business in interfering in it,
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Zak
May 01, 2018 06:11am
I had not realized how backward medical systems are in Pakistan
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Indian Common man
May 01, 2018 06:26am
Patients are welcome. But Pakistan must act against those who want to harm India.
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Gndmra patel
May 01, 2018 06:29am
Welcome sir jee.
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Gndmra patel
May 01, 2018 06:30am
@BhaRAT. Yes sir.
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Indian
May 01, 2018 06:35am
Please hurry up. Help him. let us see human beings as human beings.
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Farouq Omaro
May 01, 2018 06:56am
Everyone has a right to get treatment where he or she wants
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Gopal patel
May 01, 2018 07:02am
I urge GOI to please show large hearted ness and help this sporting icon.
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Vinay
May 01, 2018 07:18am
This show condition of Pakistan's health industry. Pakistan must invest on education and health for betterments of country.
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Ayub
May 01, 2018 07:26am
This would be good gesture on the part of India if the request is accepted.
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Kashif
May 01, 2018 07:31am
This shows our progress in the field of medical science. If a layman doesn't trust the medical facilities than how could we expect the same from the affluent class. Our rulers failed to serve people in almost every field. They can travel to anywhere in the world, mostly on our tax money, to get whatever medical facility they need but till this day a common man is deprived of his legal constitutional rights. I respect India that they are providing these facilities to us Pakistanis irrespective of whatever tensions we have diplomatically & at the borders.
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Logical opinion
May 01, 2018 07:39am
Its the sufferers freewill to decide where his health will be best looked after. Sure he has got advise from Pakistani friends and from india.
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ravi
May 01, 2018 07:53am
why not try saudi arabia, turkey, malaysia.
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Gursharan Singh Randhawa
May 01, 2018 07:55am
At the end humanity should trump everything. Welcome to India Sir & wish you a speedy recovery.
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Jyoti
May 01, 2018 08:01am
Sushma Swarajji request you to grant visa and help this great son of the sub continent.
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KB
May 01, 2018 08:07am
What a shame on Pakistan sport ministry. Our legends go begging and wasted like that. Mansoor should be treated the way he is requesting. He is not asking for business visit, he and all hockey and other sport stars should be respected and treated like heroes.
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Subhajit
May 01, 2018 08:07am
He was a legend among hockey fraternities in India &entire country's prayer is with him. Do not worry Mansoor Sahib & my Pakistani blood brothers. Visa will be issued to him for sure . Please follow it up with the respective authorities urgently.
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Akil Akhtar
May 01, 2018 08:28am
He has chosen india not because it has better facilities but because it has more donor organs available....
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Surya Kant
May 01, 2018 09:26am
Please send him to India with an organ to be transplanted.
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Shiraz
May 01, 2018 09:45am
Borders are meaningless for a critical ill patient. It is matter of life and death for Mr Ahmed. He should be allowed to visit India promptly to get his Heart Transplant. I have great sympathy for him as heart patient myself who has best care in USA.
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Indian
May 01, 2018 10:33am
Already requested Shushma mam on twitter
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rajkumar
May 01, 2018 11:07am
“I may have broken a lot of Indian hearts on the field of play by beating India in the Indira Gandhi Cup [1989] and in other events but that was sport,” Ahmed had told AFP in a recent interview." yes it was indeed sport,i request Indian government to arrange for visa and i think he has tied up with Apollo in Chennai for this procedure.Our best wishes to you for a speedy recovery in India.
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Nirav
May 01, 2018 12:41pm
This should not be a problem.
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Nela Nambeesan
May 01, 2018 12:46pm
@Imtiez Ali Khan It's and honor to get such praise from you. Thank you. I admire your commitment towards of harmony and togetherness. Please continue this mission of righteousness. Your path may be difficult, but along the way you will find more stars, who will light your path towards the oneness of humanity. -Nela
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American by heart
May 01, 2018 01:11pm
@Zak it may not be backward but this is his personal choice and for humanity shake his wishes needs to be honoured. And wish him quick recovery .
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S.Mohanty
May 01, 2018 02:33pm
@Gypsy, Even people from UK are visiting India for medical treatment .It is among the best in the world and at the same time cheapest too .
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anonymous
May 01, 2018 02:39pm
No politics please, he must get the treatment.
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U Ramlal
May 01, 2018 03:35pm
Indian government should help him get his treatment urgently.
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Gulzar
May 01, 2018 03:45pm
What a shame, pakistani govt can't even write a letter of recommendation to save the liye of a national spring hero. Shame shame!
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Kaly
May 01, 2018 04:32pm
This is eye opener for India haters.....
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Kaly
May 01, 2018 04:36pm
@Akil Akhtar - Go to China
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srikanth
May 01, 2018 04:52pm
he should be given visa on humanitarian grounds....
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Insaaf Hussain
May 01, 2018 05:17pm
To build a state of the art, international standard hospital in Pakistan will cost less than one F-16 fighter aircraft. I think we need to get our priorities right, considering that the budget is limited.
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Mohit Kunal
May 01, 2018 05:41pm
Get well soon Sir.
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PKR
May 01, 2018 06:16pm
Sushmaji should consider his request immediately on humanitarian ground.
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TEJA
May 01, 2018 06:28pm
Whoever wants to come to India for medical help has to be supported leave alone the hockey star like him.
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Jeyaraj -
May 01, 2018 06:32pm
Considering he status and humanitarian front he must get treatment as per his wish.its some ones life and politics and other issues must kept away.
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Anupam Bhattacharya
May 01, 2018 07:22pm
@ Masood - Very smart...What indepth knowledge...so easy and straight. Nice...
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karur
May 01, 2018 08:56pm
What is important is to treat this as a medical matter and handle the heart condition at the right hospital,irrespective of the border between the two countries
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Sakthi
May 01, 2018 10:08pm
I am too confident our foreign minister would definitely issue Visa to Mr Ahmed. Get well soon.
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Jay
May 01, 2018 10:42pm
Such are the cases that NS and his government should be held responsible for. If it was NS.himself , he would have admitted himself in London on government expense. This contrast is why Pakistanis are happy to get rid of him.
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Amit Sharma
May 01, 2018 11:14pm
@M. Emad he has full right to seek best treatment around the world. Be it USA or UK, let alone India. Life is more precious than stupid rivalry on the pitch.
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Anand
May 02, 2018 04:40am
Get him a visa, and to everyone else for Medical reasons ! Please !
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David
May 02, 2018 04:45am
Please help this gentleman immediately. We are one people. It's our misfortune that we are in divided situation.
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Jay
May 02, 2018 04:54am
India should provide free treatment to this brother from across the border
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AC
May 02, 2018 06:10am
@Bharti That's true. Her only job is to reply to twitters as she was not able to visit foreign nations as External Affairs minister. Modiji took that opportunities from her long back.
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P. Gill
May 02, 2018 06:46am
You will be well taken care of. Rest assure. We love you guys as our brothers and sisters. Welcome with open arms.
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SoulSearch
May 02, 2018 07:25am
As an Indian, I am very humbled by this request. Hope both the governments respond in kind to initiate trust-building measures.
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Ravi Balu
May 02, 2018 07:58am
We welcome anyone with open arms in time of need...Wishing you a speedy recovery!!
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TechScribe
May 02, 2018 08:40am
Somebody just needs to tweet to Sushma and she'll ensure he'll get a visa and other support. His treatment expenses can be crowd funded.
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Ravindra Singh.
May 02, 2018 08:51am
Welcome to India
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chachaji
May 02, 2018 08:53am
Pakistan's health facility is poor.
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BABUJI
May 02, 2018 09:18am
@M. Emad : Bhaijan it is his life, Does not he has the freedom to chose his own course of treatment?
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Pet jam
May 02, 2018 10:26am
Instead of spending too much budget for Space program, Pak government should think about actual requirements. I hope, Indian government will approve visa for medical emergency.
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Salman
May 02, 2018 10:33am
I wish him a very good health and will pray for his fast recovery. He is the name i used to adopt while playing hockey in my childhood.
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NP
May 02, 2018 11:42am
I have also tweeted to susmaji Tweets nagendra pandey ‏ @nagendrapande2 41s41 seconds ago More @SushmaSwaraj Mam Please issue medical visa to Mansoor Ahmed A pakistani world champion hokey player..
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U
May 02, 2018 11:47am
Dawn should also report that he has been offered free medical treatment in India by Pvt medical institutions.
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SK Jha
May 02, 2018 11:49am
Send him India for treatment without any further delay.
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KAMESH
May 02, 2018 12:10pm
no politics please... a soul, just.. another human being is waiting to be taken care of immediately... India has the heart, and it will do its best..!!! good luck.....
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Prakash
May 02, 2018 12:24pm
Requesting India and Pakistan to complete the document process so that he could get treated at earliest. Good luck.
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R. K. Sonawane
May 02, 2018 01:20pm
@ravi - The underlying tone of your comment is unwarranted. This is not politics. Remember, this is a matter of precious human life, wherever he may be from.
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babavickramabedI
May 02, 2018 01:25pm
India is the right choice for him. We all pray for the recovery of our fellow of common origin.
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Ebrahim
May 02, 2018 01:27pm
The issue is not visa but the veteran Player do not want treatment in Pakistan but India. If he accepts facilities within Pakistan then there is no visa issue.
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byju
May 02, 2018 01:42pm
@Zak there are many things that you have not realised or not willing to realise.
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Addy
May 02, 2018 01:51pm
Indian Government should intervene on human grounds to assist and help for the needful. Someone should inform Mrs. Swaraj she has been helping alot of people on her twitter account.
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arti
May 02, 2018 02:07pm
I seriously think Ministry of External Affair should help this Hockey Legend.
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uma kant singh
May 02, 2018 03:13pm
@Swetha I m very much sure of our sushma Ma'am. She will definitely help him. We have very dynamic foreign affairs minister
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chanchal
May 02, 2018 04:20pm
It will be an honor for us to treat a Hockey legend. Hope the external affairs ministry acts quickly on this issue. In fact, medical emergencies should be dealt on a priority basis, whether it is for a VIP or a common man among our neighbour.
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drr
May 02, 2018 05:13pm
@Zak a big blow to your ego, but let him have his wish.
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hemant
May 02, 2018 05:19pm
@Faisal Why not China?
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Indian
May 02, 2018 05:44pm
We welcome him to India.
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Javelin
May 02, 2018 08:20pm
@Zak How much are you contributing?
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Ahsan
May 02, 2018 09:09pm
Hope you get well soon! All prayers with you brother. And, I think we should behave like grown ups, and I'm glad we are, at least I see from the comments, to get him the best treatment possible. Also, it's important to resolve our differences and grow as neighbouring countries. Wouldn't that be great, to see that day in our lifetimes, that Pakistan and India are prospering together and are happy for each other? We have trade, ties, easy cross-border movement to visit religious sites or participate in (and learn from) each other's initiatives. I'm hopeful that we can achieve this, we just need to act as grownups and sort out our issues than sweeping them under some carpet, and try to win diplomatic victories.
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Mohit
May 03, 2018 12:48am
@Jasbeer Because India have best success rate. Even people from western countries come to India.
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Mohit
May 03, 2018 12:51am
@Zak For your kind information, India have more success rate than German.
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Mohit
May 03, 2018 01:19am
@Insaaf Hussain You can built hospitals but what about doctors?
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rafiq
May 03, 2018 02:01am
if sushmaji hears of this he will definitely get an Indian visa. She is a great humanitarian and a great lady and she will come to his aid.
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rafiq
May 03, 2018 02:08am
@Sameer india has and will always assist. India believes all human are created equal irrespective of religion cast or creed.
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k k tiwari
May 03, 2018 02:11am
Let him get treatment as desired as an human plz don't involve politics
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riz1
May 03, 2018 02:42am
@M. Emad "Pakistani World Cup-winning hockey legend Mansoor Ahmed should undergo heart transplant in Pakistan and must not insists on going to India!" Why, my dear? Is it your body and heart? Mansoor should get treatment wherever he wishes and feels that he will get the best treatment. Enough politics and jingoism.
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riz1
May 03, 2018 02:49am
@Gypsy "Govt of Pakistan must send him to a place like UK or Singapore that has in reality good medical facilities" I am as patriotic a Pakistani as you, but let us be honest. Indian medical tourism include Brits and other westerners who come for cheaper but high quality specialized treatment in India. Looks like Chennai is beating Thailand and Singapore hands down in costs and care for most procedures. Source: Family experience.
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Jag
May 03, 2018 06:05am
@Zak...how much are you willing to contribute? Can I expect $1000 from you?
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VA
May 03, 2018 07:11am
He should be issued VISA without delay and be treated till recovery in a best hospital by expert Drs. Delay may not be good for recovery. VA-Pune
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Anil
May 03, 2018 07:22am
@Hasan ali No need to request.Sushmaji will isssue required visa
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Jalaluddin S. Hussain
May 03, 2018 08:40am
Pakistan must grant Mr. Mansoor Ahmed his wish.
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skyvinge
May 03, 2018 09:44am
Lets put all differences aside, send him to India, if he wishes so. We are talking about a human beings life. What is more important, nationality or human life?
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Ramu
May 03, 2018 10:30am
Willing to pay for two air tickets from Pakistan to India for the hockey star and his companion if the relevant hospital in India can setup a legitimate donation site.
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Tapan
May 03, 2018 11:07am
Yesterday I twitted to @Sushma Swaraj for his Viza. I m a common Indian Citizen. I believe that actors and sportsperson should be given viza for such sensible matters. There should not be any further delay in this matter.
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Syed ( Australia)
May 03, 2018 11:18am
Indians are showing big heart towards our Hockey star Mansoor Ahmed. Thank you, India.
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Ajeya Jha
May 03, 2018 11:26am
Our best wishes to him. Let this not be a political issue.
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Ajeya Jha
May 03, 2018 11:30am
@Sunal I assure you India has no enmity with Pakistan!
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RAVEENDRA NATH
May 03, 2018 12:55pm
@Zak "I had not realized how backward medical systems are in Pakistan" From your various comments every one understands that you have not realized how backward every systems and thinking in Pakistan. Luckily, there are some good-hearted, intelligent citizens left in Pakistan and therefore, there is still some hope.
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Vishal Gaur
May 03, 2018 01:44pm
@M. Emad Please attend some life living courses and change your mindset to humanity.
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Vishal Gaur
May 03, 2018 01:51pm
You are most welcome. I have also read that Fortis Hospital has offered his treatment free of cost. India believes in joining hands and hearts.
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