Before this piece, there was pain. Before the words, there were wounds. This tribute exists because of the extraordinary care I received at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, SKIMS, Soura — without whose intervention, neither my hands nor my spirit would have found their way back to the page.

Among those I carry closest in memory: Dr Inam, Dr Adil Bashir, Dr Adil Hafiz, Dr Umar, Dr. Mohsin, Dr Tariq— and the many others, including the devoted paramedical staff, whose quiet dedication was equally invaluable. They do not just wear white coats; they carry the profound responsibility of restoring hope. I thank them for stitching hope, along with my wounds, back into my soul when I needed it most.

While a coat over the shoulder technically signifies a medical professional, it truly symbolises peace, sympathy, service, and humanity. A doctor is not just a physical presence; they are a beacon of hope to the patient. In........

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