Zubeida Mustafa’s eyes gave him sight after decades of darkness
Recipient had been blind since childhood and never saw his parents' faces
Shumaila Khan
Chief Correspondent
Shumaila Khan, a multimedia journalist and Chevening SAJP fellow with 17+ years of experience, is known for her acclaimed work with BBC Urdu, BBC Indian Languages, DW English, Dainik Bhaskar, UNICEF, and Internews.
Patient saw his own son for the first time after surgery
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Veteran journalist Zubeida Mustafa made headlines one last time, not through her powerful words, but by donating her eyes.
This emotional story follows a man who lost his vision in childhood and lived in darkness for decades. His parents passed away without him ever seeing their faces. But after receiving Zubeida Mustafa’s corneal donation, he finally regained his sight, and saw his son for the very first time.
This is more than a medical miracle - it’s a deeply human story of loss, love, and the transformative power of organ donation.
Watch his emotional journey and the legacy of a journalist who continued serving humanity even after death.
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