Quetta acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor stable, eyesight intact after treatment at AKUH

Doctor suffered 13% burns to her body; specialists confirm her eyesight and vital organs remain unaffected

KARACHI:

Dr Mahnoor, the female doctor who was targeted in an acid attack in Quetta on June 5, is currently receiving treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Karachi, where she underwent a comprehensive medical examination on Sunday.

Although the hospital has not issued an official statement regarding her condition, hospital sources informed The Express Tribune that 13% of her body sustained acid burns. The injuries affected her face, abdomen, thighs and right hand.

Alhamdulillah, Dr. Mahnoor Nasir is out of danger.

Doctors at AKU Karachi confirm that her life, vital organs, and eyesight are safe. She has around 13% burn injuries and is receiving specialist care.

Prayers for her full recovery.

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— Dr. Rafi (@DrRafi_) June 6, 2026

Both eyes were impacted by the attack, but her eyesight remains intact, they added. Following examinations by plastic surgeons and ophthalmologists, Dr Mahnoor was shifted to the hospital's Special Care Unit.

Another medical assessment is scheduled within the next 24 hours. Hospital sources said her condition remains stable and satisfactory.

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Separately, a young man who was injured while attempting to save Dr Mahnoor during the attack remains under treatment at a hospital in Quetta. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti contacted him to inquire about his condition and commended his bravery during the incident.

The development comes as authorities continue investigating the attack. The prime suspect, Humayun Shah, was killed in a police encounter near Nushki Bus Stop after opening fire on law enforcement personnel during a district-wide manhunt.