LAHORE: Writer, intellectual and playwright Bano Qudsia has been admitted to Shaikh Zayed Hospital for multiple ailments.

The leading writer of the subcontinent is nearly 85 years old. The duty doctor told Dawn Ms Qudsia was admitted to hospital a few days ago. She said the patient was having multiple medical problems, including diabetes and cardiac ailments. However, her condition was stable and she was responding to the treatment well.

The doctor said Ms Qudsia would be discharged in a few days after various tests.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif sent a bouquet to Bano Qudsia and prayed for her early recovery.
Source: Dawn
Date:2/18/2011