Doctors Protest In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Over Dr Mehwish'S Murder

In a tragic incident that has sparked widespread outrage, Dr. Mahwish Hasnain, a female doctor in Kohat, Pakistan, was shot dead by a patient's attendant on February 25, 2026, following a minor altercation. The assailant reportedly opened fire on Dr. Mahwish as she was returning home from her shift, after being asked to wait outside a female ward. Her cousin, Hammad Khan, recounted the harrowing details, stating, "There was a brief exchange of words, which appeared to anger the attendant," leading to the fatal attack. Despite the police acknowledging that they have identified the suspect, no arrests have been made three days post-incident, raising serious concerns about the safety of healthcare workers in the region. District Police Officer Shehbaz Elahi confirmed that investigations are ongoing, stating, "Police teams are carrying out targeted raids in an effort to track down and arrest the suspect."