Urdu poet Munawwar Rana put on ventilator, condition critical

Undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital since May 22, noted Urdu poet Munawwar Rana has been put on a ventilator after his condition deteriorated.

According to a health bulletin issued by the hospital at 11 am on Thursday, an infection has spread throughout Rana’s body due to the presence of pus in his gallbladder

. The renowned artiste has already been suffering from chronic health woes like kidney disease, high sugar levels, and blood pressure issues.

Given his condition, Rana’s daughter and SP leader Sumaiya has urged his fans to pray for his recovery. In a Facebook post, she wrote, “Please pray for my father. He is in the ICU and fighting fatal diseases. Pray for father.” She also released a video on Wednesday night informing her followers of his poor health condition.

In the video message, Sumaiya said, “My father’s health has not been good for the last few days.