Young Doctors Demand Removal of Health Secretary and Hospital MS After Acid Attack on Dr. Mah Noor

Quetta: The Young Doctors Association Balochistan (YDA) held an all-parties conference in Quetta, where political parties, health sector organizations, lawyers, and civil society representatives expressed support for the association’s demands following the acid attack on Dr. Mah Noor.

Addressing the conference, YDA Balochistan President Dr. Hai Baloch briefed participants on the June 6, 2026 acid attack on Dr. Mah Noor, which he said occurred while she was on duty. He also criticized what he described as the government’s handling of the incident and the events that led to the ongoing protest movement.

Dr. Hai Baloch said the association’s campaign is focused on securing justice, ensuring a safe working environment for healthcare professionals, and holding those responsible accountable. He presented the YDA’s key demands, including the removal of the Balochistan Health Secretary, the dismissal of the Medical Superintendent (MS) of Sandeman Provincial Hospital, and the establishment of an independent judicial commission to investigate the attack.

The conference was attended by representatives from several political parties, including the National Party, Balochistan National Party, Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party, Pakistan Muslim League (N), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, as well as representatives of lawyers’ bodies and medical organizations.

Speakers unanimously condemned the acid attack on Dr. Mah Noor and announced their support for the YDA’s demands. They pledged to stand alongside the medical community until the Health Secretary and the MS of Sandeman Provincial Hospital are removed from their positions and an independent judicial commission is formed to investigate the incident.

At the conclusion of the conference, participants jointly announced that they would take part in the YDA’s planned protest rally and continue providing political, moral, and practical support to the association’s protest movement.

YDA leader Dr. Hafeez Mandokhail thanked the political parties, healthcare organizations, legal community, and civil society representatives for their solidarity. He said the joint campaign would continue until justice is delivered for Dr. Mah Noor and stronger safety measures are ensured for doctors and healthcare workers in Balochistan’s public hospitals.