Dr Mehdi Hasan hospitalised
LAHORE: Academic, intellectual and Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Chairperson Dr Mehdi Hasan was admitted to Bahria Town International Hospital after he suffered a massive heart attack on Wednesday.
His family members said his condition was critical and he was placed on ventilator.
Dr Mehdi was taken to the hospital from his Sukh Chayn Gardens residence after he complained of laboured breathing. He suffered the heart attack after reaching the hospital, his son Vasi Hasan said.
Dr Mehdi had retired from the Punjab University’s Mass Communication Department in the late 90’s. Later, he served as dean of the Mass Communication Department at Beaconhouse National University.Published in Dawn, February 15th, 2018