Summary
- I genuinely cannot.” She called the attack “barbaric” and “evil.” She said she was shaking with rage.
- Khan called on men to speak up and be louder and angrier.
- Actor Sajal Aly called the attack “a cowardly act driven by misogyny and a fragile male ego.” She said some men cannot handle a woman’s independence.
Celebrities and activists have spoken out after an acid attack on a female doctor in Quetta. Dr Mahnoor Nisar was attacked on Saturday while on duty at Civil Sandeman Hospital. The suspect fled but was later killed in a shootout with police. Now, famous actors are condemning the violence. They are also demanding better safety for women and healthcare workers.
Actress Mahira Khan expressed her rage on social media. She wrote: “A woman went to WORK today. To SAVE LIVES. And someone threw acid on her face. I can’t. I genuinely cannot.” She called the attack “barbaric” and “evil.” She said she was shaking with rage. Khan added that the doctor deserved safety. Instead, she was nearly burned alive. Khan called on men to speak up and be louder and angrier. Actor Yasir Hussain also addressed the incident. He pointed out that society often questions the victim’s actions instead of the attacker’s mindset. Actor Sajal Aly called the attack “a cowardly act driven by misogyny and a fragile male ego.” She said some men cannot handle a woman’s independence.
Dr Mahnoor’s colleague, Dr Usama Khan, shared an emotional post on Instagram. He wrote: “The bubbly Mahnoor. The lively Mahnoor. The Mahnoor whose smile could light up a room.” He described the horror of treating a friend who had been attacked. He said: “We spent years learning how to save lives. But I never imagined I would be standing beside you fighting to minimise the damage of such senseless violence.” He added that Mahnoor dedicated her life to caring for others. Yet humanity failed to show her the same kindness. He also highlighted the lack of security for doctors. Actor Mishi Khan criticised the police for killing the attacker instead of arresting him for investigation. She called this sad and distressing.
The attack has sparked widespread outrage across Pakistan. Many are calling for greater protection for women and healthcare workers. Demands for justice continue to grow. The incident has highlighted the urgent need to address gender-based violence. It has also shown the need to strengthen workplace security. The government has already announced a civil award for the man who helped Dr Mahnoor. But activists say more action is needed. They want to challenge the attitudes that enable such attacks to occur.
A doctor was attacked while saving lives. Now the nation is demanding change. Justice must follow.
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