Former captain of the Pakistan Women Cricket Team Sana Mir has praised Punjab Minister for Health Dr Yasmin Rashid for her dedication towards her duty, despite being a cancer patient.
“Huge respect for Dr Yasmin Rashid for her commitment to her responsibility. This is true leadership and service. Both my parents and so many elders got their vaccination from Lahore and the arrangements were very good,” wrote Mir on Twitter.
“May you get complete shifa,” she prayed.
Huge respect for @Dr_YasminRashid for her commitment to her responsibility. This is true leadership and service. Both my parents and so many elders got their vaccination from lahore and the arrangements were very good. May you get complete shifa. https://t.co/4FfVcRj0aQ
Dr Yasmin Rashid underwent breast cancer surgery at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in December last year. As per reports, the surgery was successful and she is currently recovering from the disease.
After pictures of Dr Rashid looking weak and unwell recently went viral on social media, users are praising her for working tirelessly to deal with the COVID-19 emergency in Punjab and thanked her for her efforts. They also prayed for the minister’s swift recovery.
Putting the country above her health. @Dr_YasminRashid, millions of Pakistanis are thankful to you for working tirelessly to combat #corona while battling cancer yourself. Your courage is an inspiration to so many of us. Grateful
We salute you @Dr_YasminRashid for your efforts in dealing with emergency situations of pandemic while getting treated for cancer & battling with it … more power to you , May Allah protect you always pic.twitter.com/SrakNZ97Ew
This is an appreciation tweet for a fighter, a warrior, a lady who has shown more courage, statesmanship, maturity & taken responsibility then most others in these critical days of #COVID while fighting cancer herself. Thank you & salutes to you @Dr_YasminRashid sahiba. pic.twitter.com/Lk3y7zmZpn
Dr. Yasmin Rashid of pti lost ALL her hair due to cancer treatment, but she is STILL working day & night to deal with emergency situations during corona. Political differences aside, all our prayers & support for her swift recovery! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/PXlSUzdTNz
Dr Yasmin Rashid health minister of punjab lost all hairs because of cancer, still working tirelessly to deal with emergency situations during this pandemic. Woman Of Resolve pic.twitter.com/SSe9nUpCoQ
Despite her cancer treatment, you will see Dr Yasmin Rashid working day and night to deal with emergency situations during corona. Praying for your swift recovery Dr Sahiba pic.twitter.com/KJzyMPLUi9
Lets just appreciate the efforts of Dr. Yasmin Rashid,who’s tirelessly working for the people and nation, knowing the fact that she’s suffering from cancer as u can see da hair loss due to chemotherapy sessions.May ALLAH (SWT) bless her with swift recovery, Shifa and great health pic.twitter.com/ScSrYYp1Sy
Dr Yasmin Rashid lost all hairs because of cancer and still working tirelessly. May Allah give her speedy recovery. Ameenn.✨ pic.twitter.com/aG8OzfnEbD
PTI leader and Minister of Health Punjab Dr. Yasmin Rashid is lost all their hair due to cancer treatment, but still they are working hard to deal with emergency during this situation. Our prayer is that Allah will give Dr. Yasmin Rashid to fitness and long healthy life, Aameen pic.twitter.com/NjRXOjWzNO
Pakistan is currently battling a deadly third wave of COVID-19. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan has recorded 151 deaths and 5480 positive cases in the last 24 hours with a positivity ratio of 9.61 percent.
Statistics 29 April 21: Total Tests in Last 24 Hours: 57,013 Positive Cases: 5480 Positivity % : 9.61% Deaths : 151
Meanwhile, it is also being reported that cities with high positivity ratios would be put under complete lockdown to control the spread of the disease.
Yasmin Rashid took to Twitter to thank the people for their wishes. “I want to thank each one of you for your kind words of support. Jazakallah kher. They mean a lot,” she wrote.
I want to thank each one of you for your kind words of support. Jazakallah kher. They mean a lot.
Later, in another tweet, Dr Yasmin Rashid thanked everyone for the love and prayers, saying: “For all the love and prayers pouring on my Time Line, I am humbled and grateful.”
“In sha Allah I will continue to fulfil my duties to the best of my abilities,” she added.
Speaking about the healthcare facilities, she said: “The turnaround of better public healthcare is already taking place and In sha Allah we will ensure it’s completion.”
For all the love and prayers pouring on my Time Line, I am humbled and grateful. In sha Allah I will continue to fulfil my duties to the best of my abilities. The turnaround of better public healthcare is already taking place and in sha Allah we will ensure its completion.
Yasir Hussain, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Ayesha Omar and Sabeeka Imam have stepped forward and raised their voice for veteran actress Naila Jaffery, who is currently battling ovarian cancer.
“TV walo yeh aap ki hi aik sathi adakara hain. Aur yeh apna haq mang rahi hain. imdad nahi,” wrote Yasir Hussain on social media.
The actor further said: “Fellow actor Naila Jaffery ki halat dekhny k baad bhi hum kehty hain k hamen khuda ka khouf hai aur hum aakharat se darty hain.”
“Ramzan main chanda aur signal pai bheek dene se kuch nahi ho ga. Hamen haq dena ho ga,” he added.
“It’s really time to take a stand on this,” said Mikaal sharing Yasir’s story. It is pertinent to add here that the Durre Shehwar actor has previously also demanded TV channels to pay actors for reruns.
Voicing her support, Ayesha Omar said: “Heartbreaking to see yet another senior actor and someone who has given so much to our industry suffering and reminding the government/industry giants about their due rights.”
Omar further added: “She’s absolutely right. Senior actors, especially those who don’t have family support and are undergoing long term treatments should be given royalties and financial support, if not all.
Sharing the video of Jaffri’s appeal, Sabeeka Imam wrote: “This is so heartbreaking.”
“I have worked with her and she is the sweetest person. Dear channel owners, please have it in your hearts to at least give her what she’s due,” said the model, adding: “I am certain Allah will reward you with more! Love you Naila Jee.”
This is so heartbreaking. I have worked with her and she is the sweetest person. Dear channel owners, please have it in your hearts to atleast give her what she’s due. I am certain Allah will reward you with more!!! LOVE YOU NAILA JEE!!! ❤ https://t.co/2aJOFZlYog
Ushna Shah also took to her twitter and said: “Royalties are meant to feed artists for life but in PK we are heartbreakingly forsaken. #NailaJafri shouldn’t have had to publicly request for what is hers on her cancer bed. Many artists have relied on the kindness of samaritan fans once their distress was made public.”
In another tweet, she wrote: “Artists deserve a royalties for their art, a retirement plan, a union, an insurance for difficult times, a dignified pension, like every other hardworking person on this planet.”
2/2 Artists deserve a royalties for their art, a retirement plan, a union, an insurance for difficult times, a dignified pension, like every other hardworking person on this planet.
In her appeal video, Naila had requested for compensation of her re-broadcasted dramas on PTV.
“For the last six years, I [have been tied to] hospitals, as well as illness and cancer,” said the veteran actor. “I have also not had my second round of chemo either because of persistent infection and during this time I wondered: ‘What if the government lends a hand in this? What if they set up some policies for older people from the arts and sports sector?’.”
She further said: “When I initially joined PTV, I would get royalties for re-run shows and while that amount was nowhere near enough, it was still something and I liked having a stream of disposable income on the side.”
“I have been confined to a hospital bed for six years now and while everyone has supported me, loved me, helped me, and motivated me I wish there was some way to gain royalties on some of my last re-run plays,” said the actor. “Though I understand that it might not look like a lot to many people, for people like me who stopped working years ago, this support becomes important.”
“I request and demand that something is done for senior artists in the future since it’s become harder and harder for us to manage,” requested Naila.
Later in the day, Yasir shared that someone reached out to him in order to the help the veteran actor.
“Zindagi mai pehli bar laga hai k social media ka kuch faida hai,” said Yasir. “Naila Jaffery jee k baray mai meri Insta story dekh k aik farishty ki call aai and now they are connected.”
“Alhamdulillah is mulk main bohot achy log bhi hain,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Sindh Government has announced that they will bear all medical expenses of the actor.
As per details, Sindh Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities Sardar Ali Shah, in a statement, said that his department would bear all treatment expenses of Jaffery.
Sardar Shah on Twitter announced that his department would bear all treatment expenses of Naila Jaffery. He said in his tweet: “Culture department will happily bear all her expenses .. can anyone share her contact number?
Culture department will happily bear all her expenses .. can anyone share her contact number?
In another Instagram story, Yasir said: “Shukria un tamam logoon ka jinhoon ney yeah royalty ka system iss mulk sey khatam kia warna aaj koi bhi fankar yeah bat na kar raha hota.”
