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Acid attack on doctor in Pakistan highlights safety fears for women practitioners

A female doctor in Pakistan, Mahnoor Nasir, was the victim of an acid attack at her hospital, sustaining severe burns. The perpetrator, a lift operator at the facility, was killed by police while attempting to flee. This incident has brought to light the significant safety concerns and social disparities faced by women in Pakistan, particularly within the medical profession, contributing to a growing shortage of doctors as many women leave the field. AI

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Acid attack on doctor in Pakistan highlights safety fears for women practitioners

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Acid attack on female doctor in Pakistan highlights safety fears of women practitioners

    An acid attack against a woman doctor has sent shock waves through Pakistan’s medical sector, sparking strikes and a protest demanding safety and justice for the victim. A man threw acid at Mahnoor Nasir at her hospital in the southern city of Quetta on Saturday, causing burns to…