MULTAN: Nishtar Medical University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Dr. Mustafa Kamal Pasha passed away after testing positive for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).

His funeral will be held at Nishtar Hostels Ground after Asr prayer. Pasha was under treatment at a private emergency clinic after he was determined to have the infection.

Earlier, 26 health workers at the Nishtar Medical University Hospital had contracted COVID-19 coronavirus back in May 2020.