ISLAMABAD, Nearly three in ten Pakistanis report being personally impacted by the recent ‘Aashoob-e-Chashm’ or Pink Eye outbreak in the nation, as per the findings of a new survey.

According to Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, participants across the nation were inquired, “In recent days, Pakistan has witnessed a marked surge in the cases of Pink Eye (Aashoob-e-Chashm) virus. Can you confirm if you were personally afflicted by this eye ailment outbreak?” The collected data indicated 27% of respondents affirming their affliction with the condition, while a substantial majority, 73%, denied being affected. A negligible fraction, less than 1%, either remained unsure or refrained from responding to the question.