Nishtar Hospital doctors save 22-year-old girl's life after complex surgery

Doctors at Nishtar Hospital saved the life of a 22-year-old girl who suffered critical head injuries in an alleged axe attack in a suburban area of the city here on Thursday

MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Jul, 2026) Doctors at Nishtar Hospital saved the life of a 22-year-old girl who suffered critical head injuries in an alleged axe attack in a suburban area of the city here on Thursday.

A spokesperson for Nishtar Hospital said that girl was brought to the hospital's emergency department in a critical condition after sustaining deep wounds to her head and ear.

A neurosurgical team, led by Senior Registrar Dr Ahmad Shah, along with Dr Waqar Khan and Dr Naila Akbar, performed a lengthy and highly complex emergency operation.

Dr Ahmad Shah said the patient's condition was now out of danger due to the timely intervention and professional expertise of the doctors and supporting medical staff. He added that the woman remains under treatment and is recovering.

Medical Superintendent Dr Abdul Qadir Khan praised the neurosurgical team for successfully carrying out the challenging procedure. The spokesperson quoted him as say that providing the best possible emergency medical care to critically injured patients remains Nishtar Hospital's top priority.