KARACHI: Governor of Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Thursday visited a private hospital in Karachi where Dr Mahnoor Nasir, who was injured in an acid attack in Quetta, is undergoing treatment, and directed the hospital administration to ensure that she receives the best possible medical care.
During the visit, the governor met Dr Mahnoor’s father and inquired about her health condition and ongoing medical treatment. He assured the affected family of his full support and assistance.
He also directed the hospital administration to provide Dr Mahnoor with the best possible medical facilities and treatment.
Condemning the incident strongly, he said that the attack on Dr Mahnoor was inhumane, deeply tragic, and unacceptable. He said that such brutal elements deserve no leniency and must face the strictest legal action in accordance with the law.
Nehal Hashmi visits hospital treating Dr Mahnoor, directs provision of best medical care
The governor further said that the affected doctor and her family would not be left alone during this difficult time and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of doctors and healthcare professionals.
On June six, 29-year-old Mahnoor was seriously injured at the Civil Hospital in Quetta when another employee threw acid on her.
A senior official at the Civil Hospital had told Dawn that Dr Mahnoor suffered severe burn injuries to her face, chest, legs and other parts of her body.
Meanwhile, Dr Mahnoor was shifted to Karachi for further treatment after receiving initial medical care in Quetta. She is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
Meeting with Karachi Gymkhana delegation
The governor said that providing the public with quality and healthy recreational opportunities is a shared responsibility of the government and the private sector.
He expressed these views during a meeting at the Governor House with a delegation from Karachi Gymkhana led by its President, Akbar Iqbal Puri.
The meeting included a detailed discussion on promoting positive, social and recreational activities in Karachi, enhancing recreational opportunities for citizens, and making such initiatives more effective.
The delegation congratulated the governor on performing Hajj and presented him with a bouquet.
On this occasion, the governor said that sports, recreation and social activities play an important role in building a healthy and balanced society.
He reaffirmed his commitment to extending every possible support for the promotion of positive and healthy recreational activities in Karachi so that citizens can benefit from an improved social and recreational environment. At the conclusion of the meeting, the gymkhana president presented the governor with a souvenir on behalf of the institution.
Published in Dawn, June 12th, 2026
