The brutal acid attack on Dr Mahnoor Nasir has sparked outrage and intensified fears for the safety of medical professionals in Pakistan, as violence against healthcare workers escalates alarmingly.

Chief minister's aide, Shahid Rind, says the injured doctor will be sent to the United States for specialised medical care.

The brutal acid attack on Dr Mahnoor Nasir has sparked outrage and intensified fears for the safety of medical professionals in Pakistan, as violence against healthcare workers…