The Human Rights Council of Pakistan strongly denounced the brutal acid attack on a female doctor at Sandeman Civil Hospital in Quetta, Balochistan. The Council expressed deep concern over the assault, emphasizing that targeting a healthcare professional in such a violent manner is a severe security failure and a disgrace to society. It called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible under anti-terrorism laws.
In response to the incident, the Council urged the government and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of medical staff, particularly female doctors, in sensitive locations like hospitals. It demanded the swift apprehension of the perpetrators and advocated for stringent legal action against them. Additionally, the Council emphasized the importance of providing the victimized doctor with comprehensive medical care and support at government expense.
Amid ongoing violence in Balochistan, the daughter of missing poet Habiba Pirjan raised allegations of harassment and misinformation by Pakistani authorities following her mother’s disappearance. Habiba’s daughter accused state institutions of involvement in her mother’s abduction and criticized the dissemination of false information through social media and unidentified sources. The situation has sparked condemnation from human rights advocates, highlighting concerns over the treatment of women and families in Balochistan.
