QUETTA: The Balochistan government will send acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor Nasar abroad for medical treatment.

Chief Minister’s aide Shahid Rind said on Friday the provincial government is making arrangements to send the injured doctor overseas for treatment.

He said Dr Mahnoor Nasser is currently undergoing treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, where her medical care will continue for another week.

Mr Rind said that after completion of the initial treatment, the injured doctor will be sent to the United States for specialised medical care. He said the provincial government has initiated all necessary procedures in this regard.

He said the Balochistan government is utilising all available resources to ensure the best possible treatment of the injured doctor.

Published in Dawn, June 20th, 2026

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