Doctors who kept the illness of Pakistan's founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah a secret to receive highest civil award
The Government of Pakistan has decided to bestow the country's highest civil award upon two Parsi doctors from Mumbai who kept the illness of Pakistan's founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a secret. This decision has been made in recognition of the services of these doctors, who maintained the confidentiality of the Quaid-e-Azam's health under extremely difficult circumstances.
According to historical documents, Dr. J.A.L. Patel and Dr. P.R.D. Mas treated Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah during the establishment of Pakistan. Keeping the political situation of that time in mind, these doctors kept the Quaid-e-Azam's illness a secret so that there would be no negative impact on the struggle for the country's independence.
This initiative is being viewed as a positive aspect of the historical relations between Pakistan and India. Experts say that the professional integrity of these doctors played a significant role in the delicate political situation of that time. This award is a means to pay tribute to their services.
The award will be presented by Pakistan to the families of these doctors. This news has sparked a new debate among historians and the public, appreciating those aspects of the Quaid-e-Azam's final days and his struggle that were previously unknown to many.