One of the most heavily covered criminal trials involving a dental professional in Karachi centered around the tragic suicide of young influencer and doctor, Maha Shah.

The video sparked a massive outcry on social media. Initially, some segments of social media attempted to frame the narrative against the student due to the aggressive nature of the confrontation in the video. However, as details emerged and the full context was understood, public sentiment largely shifted in her favor.

: Budget records for the 2024–25 fiscal year showed the purchase of two dental chairs for Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Karachi Medical and Dental University Financial Discrepancy : The reported cost for the chairs was 5 million PKR , whereas the actual market value was estimated at only 800,000 PKR Current Status

: In April 2026, the PMDC officially declared clinical practice by pharmacists, psychologists, and dental technicians illegal. Only qualified, PMDC-registered dentists are now legally authorized to diagnose, prescribe, or perform surgeries.

The intersection of dental clinics and criminal activity in Pakistan has occasionally escalated into international news. The Karachi Dental Clinic Attack

The case came to public attention when a video clip went viral on Pakistani social media platforms. In the video, the female student was seen engaging in a heated confrontation with the dentist. She alleged that Dr. Awais Khalil had been subjecting her to persistent sexual harassment and blackmail.

: Authorities recovered thousands of illegal, smuggled dental implants valued at Rs 250 million .