Thalassemia Patient Who Became Honorary DC Attock Passes Away

The city of Attock is in mourning following the passing of Muneeba Maqsood, a courageous young girl who captured the nation’s heart by becoming the district’s first-ever honorary Deputy Commissioner for a day.

Muneeba passed away on Monday after a lifelong and valiant battle against thalassemia.

For years, Muneeba faced the grueling reality of the life-threatening blood disorder, enduring countless blood transfusions and hospital stays.

Despite her physical suffering, she remained a beacon of hope and a symbol of extraordinary resilience. Recognizing her indomitable spirit and her cherished dream of serving the public, Attock Deputy Commissioner Rao Atif Raza appointed her as the honorary DC for a day earlier in the year, a historic gesture in Attock’s 122-year history.

During her brief tenure, Muneeba inspired many with her determination to keep smiling against impossible odds.

Her passing has cast a somber mood over the district, with government officials, social workers, and citizens expressing profound grief.

Muneeba Maqsood is remembered not as a victim of her illness, but as a warrior whose courage and smile defeated despair. Her legacy remains a powerful reminder of the human spirit’s strength and the importance of supporting those fighting thalassemia across the country.