Dubai-based ailing Pakistani, family seek help to fly back home

The 48-year-old amputee is desperate to clear hospital dues worth Rs438,000; buy air tickets to return to Karachi

An amputee Pakistani man based in Dubai is desperately seeking help to clear his hospital dues – worth 15,000 dirhams (approximately Rs438,000) – and fly back to his home country.

According to Gulf News, 48-year-old Mohammad Farooq’s left foot had to be amputated last month after his sugar level shot up to a dangerous high. “He has been diabetic for the last 10 years, but we never imagined it would come to this point,” said Mohammad Babar, Farooq’s younger brother who had to specially fly down from Pakistan.

With Babar’s tourist visa expiring in a week, he said he is in a race against time to help his brother repay his debts.

The 48-year-old’s left foot had to be amputated last month after his sugar level shot up to a dangerous high. PHOTO COURTESY: GULF NEWS

“I want to take my brother back home with me, but his rental and hospital dues will have to be cleared before we can head back,” he said.

Babar went on to say that Farooq’s wife and three children, currently in Dubai, were also waiting to return to Pakistan.

“Farooq worked with a public entity. His employers have helped him with the children’s school fees. But it’s best they all return to Pakistan now as he is not in the best of health,” he added.

Farooq, who was admitted to a public hospital last fortnight, is recovering from the limb surgery. According to Babar, his brother was diagnosed with kidney trouble last year and a large part of his savings was used up for the treatment.

“We just want to clear the dues and buy plane tickets to Karachi for the family. My parents are waiting to see their eldest son,” said Babar.