Dr. Muslim
Beyond the Textbook: Are We Training Doctors or Diagnosticians?
I remember sitting in a bustling clinic in Mingora last year, watching a young resident fumble through a patient consultation.…
The Simple Prescription for Better Mental Health: Make a Habit of Helping Others
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health struggles are everywhere. Walking through the bustling streets of Lahore or scrolling through social…
A Prescription for Peril: Europe’s Warning to Pakistan
A Friend's European Encounter: Pakistan's Looming Crisis of Antibiotic Overuse and Resistance A close friend recently recounted his visit to…
Rhythm of Heritage: Defending a Professor’s Attan in an Age of Outrage
In recent weeks, social media in Pakistan has been abuzz with a video from the University of Malakand's 25th…
The Last Mile: Pakistan’s Polio Fight Teeters on the Edge of Triumph and Tragedy
Last week, as I scrolled through a barrage of WhatsApp forwards from colleagues in Lahore's public health circles—doctors swapping…
In Praise of a Maestro, Part II: The Disciples Rise – Why We Need an Entire Faculty of Dr. MAQ
I was sipping burnt coffee in the hospital cafeteria last week when a junior resident slid into the seat opposite…