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  • Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Two Mumbai doctors to receive Pakistan’s highest civilian honour for keeping Jinnah’s illness secret

In a remarkable recognition, two Parsi physicians have been nominated posthumously for Pakistan's prestigious civilian award. They upheld the confidentiality surrounding Muhammad Ali Jinnah's terminal health condition prior to Partition, demonstrating a silent commitment to their professional ethics. This discreet dedication played an inadvertent yet significant role in the formation of Pakistan. The award ceremony is scheduled for March 2027.

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