Sindh Minister Murtaza Baloch shifted to ICU

E-Paper | April 28, 2026

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Human Settlement Ghulam Murtaza Baloch has been shifted to intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital after his state of health started deteriorating here.

The minister, after testing positive for coronavirus a few days ago, was taken to hospital, according to a news release on Saturday.

Family members, friends and relatives of Mr Baloch have appealed to the people to pray for his speedy recovery.

Published in Dawn, May 24th, 2020

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Saif Zulfiqar

May 24, 2020 11:55am

Inshallah Mr.Murtaza Baloch will defeat the Civid-19 soon and serve the nation.

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Syed A. Mateen

May 24, 2020 12:08pm

I wish him speedy recovery. Murtuza, get well soon and return back home among your family members. My special prayers for you on Eid day.

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Dr. Crow

May 24, 2020 12:38pm

He should be given best treatment

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Navigator

May 24, 2020 03:22pm

Prayers for his speedy recovery!

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Ghulam Shabir Samoon

May 24, 2020 03:40pm

I pray for Baloch sahib.he got good health inshAllah

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Sameer

May 24, 2020 06:17pm

doctors and LEAs persona arent getting any ventilators, what makes you think we can. These facilities are reserved for the ruling elite only.

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Krsn

May 24, 2020 06:26pm

Privite Hospital.

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