A wave of outrage continues to sweep across the country following the acid attack on a young female doctor from Quetta, as senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Sindh government expressed solidarity with the victim and called for swift justice against those responsible.
On the special instructions of PPP Women’s Wing Central President and Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Faryal Talpur, Sindh government spokesperson and MPA Sadia Javed visited the injured doctor at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Karachi on Sunday.
The doctor, who was recently subjected to an acid attack at a public hospital in Quetta, was shifted to Karachi for specialised medical care and is currently undergoing treatment at the AKUH. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed concerns over women professionals’ safety at workplaces across Pakistan.
During her visit, MPA Sadia inquired about the doctor’s health, conveyed her best wishes for her speedy recovery, and delivered a message of support and solidarity from MPA Faryal. Condemning the attack in the strongest terms, Faryal described the incident as a deeply disturbing and inhumane crime that has shaken the conscience of society.
“Violence against women and such acts of brutality are unacceptable in any civilised society,” she said, stressing that every effort would be made to support the victim during her treatment and recovery.
She assured the injured doctor and her family that all possible assistance would be extended to them, including medical, humanitarian and welfare support. She also vowed to personally oversee any assistance required to facilitate the victim’s treatment and rehabilitation.
Reaffirming the PPP’s commitment to women’s rights, protection and empowerment, Faryal said victims of such heinous crimes would never be abandoned to face their ordeal alone.
She also urged the relevant authorities to ensure that all those involved in the attack are brought to justice without delay, and that the victim receives the justice she deserves.
Sadia said the Sindh government and the PPP stand firmly with the injured doctor and her family during this difficult period and would continue to provide them every possible support. The acid attack has reignited debate over workplace harassment, gender-based violence and the need for stronger protections for women, particularly those serving at public institutions.
Rights advocates have called for exemplary punishment for the perpetrators, arguing that only decisive legal action can deter such horrific crimes and ensure safer environments for women across the country.
